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Pinellas County Utilities offices will close to the public Monday, Feb. 15, for In-Service Day. The day will be used for department training and projects. Regular business will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The scalehouse and HEC3 facility at Solid Waste Operations will be open regular hours on Monday, Feb.15, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Water Conservation Rates
Pinellas County Utilities is exploring the development of a conservation rate structure to better manage excessive water use. This is in response to public interest in conservation and a request from SWFWMD to manage excessive demand through conservation rates. [ Conservation Rates Info  ][ Conservation Rates slideshow ]
Late Payment Fee
As of February 1, 2010 new fees are in effect for customers who receive services from Pinellas County Utilities, including the Late Payment Fee for bills not paid by the Delinquent After (due) date as noted on the bill. [ more Info ] 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 allow the water restrictions to return to the Modified Phase II (Severe) Water Shortage restrictions in the Tampa Bay Water service area starting January 1, 2010. Lawn watering is still limited to once-per-week. [ Water restrictions ] 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 ] 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 ]  Your children will enjoy our entertaining Web site Just for Kids with educational games, puzzles, coloring, songs, and contests.  Teachers: Bookmark our Web site Just for Teachers with free worksheets, activity books, lesson plans, DVDs, and much more. Save money & drinking water! By installing an alternate source for irrigation (such as a well), customers may be reimbursed up to $300. [ more info ] |
 Keep the home fires burning (efficiently). Close your fireplace damper unless you have a fire going. Otherwise, the warm air in your room will be lost up the chimney.[ more info ] Visit Green Tips for over 80 ways to "go green" and a new tip every Friday! See Thinking Green for more tips.  Got questions on recycling? We have answers in the newly released 2010 Pinellas County Recycling Directory. View it online, or pick up a free copy.[ more info ] [ video preview ] 
Sign up today for one of the creative contests now in progress! You can have fun and win prizes while going green.
[ more info ]  Find out how easy it is to recycle Styrofoam products such as packing peanuts, produce trays, and egg cartons.  Drop off household electronics & chemicals at one of the Saturday mobile collection events near you. [ Mobile Collection Schedule ][ Electronics & Chemical Collection ]  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 ]  Report litter to the Litter Hotline at 210-4663. Learn about volunteer opportunities to keep our county clean. [ website ]  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]  Pinellas County resident
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Now you can schedule the "Haz-to-Go"
trailer and host your own household electronics and chemical
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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