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Exciting New Location for Old Electronics.
Pinellas County residents can now enjoy a sparkling new Household Electronics and Chemical Collection Center (HEC3) which has replaced the outdated, open air facility. With the growth in volume from 25,000 pounds in 1992 to last year’s almost 2.5 million pounds, the capacity of the old facility was overwhelmed. The new center has more storage and is easier for residents to navigate. [ press release ] Franchised Waste Collection. The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has adopted a resolution which begins the three year process of establishing franchise solid waste collection. At a minimum, if approved at all stages of development, residential waste collection services would be provided to all the unincorporated county, and franchises would be awarded to one or more haulers. Unincorporated residents currently choose from a list of independent haulers and contract for services individually. Pinellas County Utilities Rate Changes Approved. Changes to Pinellas County Utilities wholesale and retail sewer and water rates, and retail reclaimed water rates have been approved by the Board of county Commissioners. The new rates are effective October 1, 2009. [ more info  ]The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) voted to reduce water restrictions in the Tampa Bay Water service area by returning to the Modified Phase III (Extreme) Water Shortage restrictions for potable water use. Lawn watering is still limited to once-per-week, but the watering times were expanded. Other restrictions, such as pressure washing, have been eased. [ Water restrictions ] New Recycling Drop-Off Center in East Lake. Recycling just got easier for Palm Harbor residents with the opening of a new recycling center at the East Lake Community Library. The new East Lake Recycling Drop-Off Center is located in the parking lot of the East Lake Community Library, 4125 East Lake Rd., Palm Harbor. [ press release ] Utilities Unveils New Web Feature Watering Restriction Links for Pinellas Cities. Pinellas County Utilities has developed a new Web link making it easier to access watering restriction information for residents of individual cities and municipalities. [ Click here to visit site (and click on the watering restrictions link on the right) ] [ press release ] Pinellas County Utilities is the proud recipient of the 2008 Distribution System Award from the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association. This is awarded to utilities that meet specific operational criteria with a high level of integrity.
[ press release ] Restaurants and other food service establishments generate large quantities of fat, oil and grease in their kitchens. Where does all that grease go? Learn about the collection and processing of these “pipe-clogging” materials in this special feature produced by PCC-TV.
[ 5-minute video  ][ Download video software  ] Enjoy other educational features and Pinellas County news on PCC-TV—on Bright House Channel 622, Verizon Channel 44 and Knology Channel 18. Help grow your residents’ knowledge about conservation and recycling. E-mail pcuwebteam@pinellascounty.org to request free copies of Planet Pinellas.
Call 464-3896 for details. [ more info ]  Don't Let Fear Cost You! Be wary of any company that uses scare tactics and misrepresentation to sell a product.
[ brochure ][ Pinellas County Office of Consumer Protection ]  Pinellas County resident
groups:
Now you can schedule the "Haz-to-Go"
trailer and host your own household electronics and chemical
collection event.
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 Be a super soaker. Save water by soaking dirty dishes instead of letting the water run while you scrub them. [ more info ] Visit Green Tips for over 50 ways to "go green" and a new tip every Friday! See Thinking Green for more tips.  Fill your heart with the holiday spirit instead of filling your trashcan. Click to see tips for trimming your holiday “wasteline.”  Frying a Thanksgiving turkey takes a lot of oil! The good news is that used oil may be recycled into biodiesel fuel. Drop off used cooking oil year-round at one of our convenient sites. [ more info ][ 5-minute video ][ Download video software ] 
When you turn the clocks back on November 1, check the batteries in your smoke detector. If you decide to replace the unit, bring your old smoke detector to a mobile collection or HEC3 for safe disposal. [ more info ]  Drop off household electronics & chemicals at one of the Saturday mobile collection events near you. [ Mobile Collection Schedule ][ Electronics & Chemical Collection ]  Do you have a copy of the Pinellas County Recycling Directory? If not, view it online, or call us to request a free copy. Bookmark the page because you'll refer to this handy guide often.[ more info ]  Does Your Castle STILL Need a New Throne? Get rebates for up to $100 for each high flow toilet replaced by a new Ultra Low Flow Toilet. [ more info ] [ PCC-TV video report ]  Trained staff from Pinellas County Utilities are available to visit your civic group or classroom. Learn where our water comes from, and how and why we should all conserve water.
Call (727) 464-3896 to request “What's All This About Water?” or other speaker presentations. Presentations are tailored for your needs and age group.
[ more info ]  Use our A to Z Guide for Recycling & Disposal to find out how to "get rid of" just about anything. Join the thousands of Pinellas County citizens using this comprehensive web guide which lists over 250 items.[ more info ]  Save money & drinking water! By installing an alternate source for irrigation (such as a well), customers may be reimbursed up to $300. [ more info ] Pinellas County's Business Waste Reduction Program can help your business lower disposal costs and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability. Call (727) 464-7500 for a free waste assessment and customized recommendations. On-site training and follow-up are also available. [ view PCC-TV video report ] [ learn about Cutting Waste at Work] |
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Utilities billing address PO Box 1780 Clearwater Fl 33757-1780 |
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For questions about services, e-mail PCU
Customer Service at custsrv@pinellascounty.org
or call at (727) 464-4000