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Seasonal Reclaimed Water Restrictions End. In accordance with Pinellas County Code 82-3, the seasonal three days a week, mandatory reclaimed water restrictions for Pinellas County Utilities customers ended effective June 30, 2009. [ press release ] Pinellas County government offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. The Solid Waste Scalehouse will be open for normal hours Friday and Saturday. The Household Electronics and Chemical Collection Center (HEC3) will be closed Friday and Saturday and will reopen on Monday, July 6.
New Hours of Operation for Utilities Customer Service Call Center. Beginning Wednesday, July 1, Customer Service call center hours of operation will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. [ 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 ] A new Pinellas County Utilities payment drop box is being installed at 29582 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater (on the west side of U.S. 19, south of Curlew Road, in the Pinellas County Government Center). The drop box will be available beginning Monday, May 4, 2009. [ press release ] Tampa Bay Water service area under critical Water Shortage Alert. Region at highest alert level and subject to modified Phase IV water restrictions. In addition to the member utilities, cities that receive water from one of the six member governments must also follow the new restrictions. (Posted March 31, 2009) [ Water restrictions ] [ SWFWMD press release  ] [ SWFWMD restriction details ]  Water When? video  (Download video software) Reclaimed Water Use Tightened
- Ordinance Limits Watering During Dry Season. Due to prolonged drought conditions, reclaimed water use rules have been tightened. An ordinance passed by the County Commission on March 17, 2009, limits the use of reclaimed water service by retail customers to three days a week. [ press release ]
[ Reclaimed Water Conservation ] 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'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]  Save money & drinking water! By installing an alternate source for irrigation (such as a well), customers may be reimbursed up to $300. [ more info ] 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. |
 Stop waiting in line at the post office! Print postage or shipping labels on your home computer instead of driving to the post office. Use Click-N-Ship® to print a shipping label, and a postal carrier will pick up the package at your house. Check back every Friday for a new GREEN TIP! For more tips, visit Thinking Green. Attention gamers: Are you ready for an updated game or console? Trade in your old equipment for cash or store credit. [ video games ] [ video game players ]  New phone book deliveries are underway! Recycle old phone books at curbside and drop-off locations throughout the county.[ phone book recycling flyer ]
[ press release ]  We congratulate the winners of the 2009 contest! Thank you to everyone who entered to help spread the word about the importance of our drinking water supply.  Thanks to all who participated in the 2009 Recycle Regatta! Congratulations to the winners!
Click below to see a slideshow of the April 18 event. (Requires Flash) [ view photos ]  Congratulations to the 2009 contest winners! Thank you to all participants. Your efforts and commitment to the environment are much appreciated.  Do you have a copy of the 2009 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 ]  For your convenience, our Household Electronics & Chemical Collection Center (HEC3) has extended hours including Saturdays.
[ more info ][ Inside Pinellas video about HEC3 ] Drop off household electronics & chemicals at one of the Saturday mobile collection events near you. [ Mobile Collection Schedule ][ Electronics & Chemical Collection ]  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 ]  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