What To Do With Electronic Waste

Disposal for Electronics WITHOUT Rechargeable Batteries

• In Clearwater, place your household electronics in your black barrel trash can and not on the ground. It must be in a bin.
• If you live in an apartment or condominium complex with shared trash, you can place your electronics in your city of Clearwater dumpster.
• If the electronic is too big and does not fit in your black barrel, call (727) 562-4920 to request a special pickup.

Disposal for Electronics WITH Rechargeable Batteries

• If you can remove the rechargeable batteries, take it out and place the rest of the electronic device in your trash.
• If you cannot remove the rechargeable battery, bring the item to a drop-off location using Pinellas County’s “Where Does It Go?” search tool.
• Do not place items with rechargeable batteries in garbage or recycling bins. They can cause fires when compressed in solid waste trucks, harming workers and the environment.

If You Wish to Recycle Household Electronics Instead

• There are many recycling and reuse options for Pinellas County residents. Working household electronics can be recycled through drop-off and take-back programs.
• Usable household electronics can also be donated or gifted. 

Hazardous Waste Disposal

• If you have hazardous waste to dispose of, use Pinellas County's waste disposal tool to find out how to get rid of it safely and properly.

Countywide Changes for Electronic Waste Recycling Processes

As of October 2022, Pinellas County and the city of Clearwater no longer send their collected electronics to a private electronics recycler. Household electronics without rechargeable batteries should be placed in your black barrel trash and not on the ground. They will be processed with regular garbage at the Pinellas County Waste-to-Energy plant, where metals will be recovered and recycled and plastic casings will be burned to create energy.