Pinellas County Waste Tire Amnesty Day April 18, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM Collection Locations…

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) awarded contract C6C5E1 to Pinellas County on February 4, 2026, for the organization and execution of a Waste Tire Amnesty Day event scheduled for April 18, 2026. The contract, valued at $25,000, covers reimbursement for transportation and processing costs associated with the collection and disposal of waste tires. The event will operate from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM across three collection locations: HHW North in Clearwater, Lealman Exchange in St. Petersburg, and Walsingham Park in Largo.

Under the contract terms, Pinellas County assumes responsibility for labor, event oversight, advertising (minimum four weeks prior), and staffing operations. Waste Management, contracted by Pinellas County, will manage the delivery and pickup of roll-off containers and transport full containers to the Pinellas County Waste-to-Energy facility for disposition. FDEP will reimburse Pinellas County upon receipt of an itemized invoice and supporting documentation, including weigh tickets from the disposal facility, to be submitted to designated FDEP contacts. The contract period extends through June 30, 2026, with payment on a reimbursement basis not to exceed the contract amount, and Pinellas County assuming financial responsibility for any costs exceeding the authorized threshold.