No Such Place As AWAY! Ever wonder what happens to your garbage when you throw it away? This family-friendly tour provides an overview of Pinellas County’s integrated solid waste management system, including the Waste-to-Energy facility and landfill, recycling programs, and the Household Electronics and Chemical Collection Center (HEC₃). Pinellas County burns enough trash each day to power almost 45,000 homes; learn how we recover energy and metal by burning garbage. Learn how to reduce the amount of waste that you generate and which items to recycle and why.

For audiences ages 7 and up.

For groups of 10 or more, please call the Department of Solid Waste at (727) 464-7500 to schedule a tour.

Tour overview:

Approximately 90 minutes (varies based on the number of guests and mobility, weather, and on-site conditions). Consists of a classroom component and a driving tour:

• Classroom component – typically includes a PowerPoint presentation and a question-and-answer session.
• Driving tour – approximately 45 minutes. Includes the scale house, citizen hand unload area, tire processing and yard waste-to-mulch area, Waste-to-Energy facility and landfill. The driving tour is subject to change depending on site conditions.