Recycling Centers in Clearwater, FL
Find drop-off recycling locations in Clearwater, Florida. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Clearwater has 3 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Clearwater: A Local Guide
Clearwater has three distinct recycling operations in its industrial corridor near 63rd Street North—each serving a different segment of the waste stream. Green Energy Transport at 15097 63rd St N is a construction and demolition (C&D) transfer station open Monday through Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM, processing concrete, scrap metal, and woody debris from contractors across Pinellas County. It is a commercial-only facility; residents should not expect to drop off household recyclables there.
Solar Sanitation at 15123 63rd St N is a family-owned hauler that has served the area for over 45 years. They offer twice-weekly residential trash pickup and curbside recycling of newspaper, plastic, glass, and aluminum cans for Pinellas County households. Their office hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM; call (727) 535-0447 or email support@solarsanitationinc.com to start service. The company does not operate on Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day.
Recycling Services of Florida (RSF) at 3560 126th Ave N runs a secured commercial materials recovery facility (MRF) that has processed recyclables for Pinellas County businesses for over 25 years. RSF handles corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, shrink wrap, plastic bottles, glass, and food waste through self-contained compactors. Hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM; commercial accounts can reach their dispatch team at RSFdispatch@RecyclingIT.com or (727) 573-9150.
For residential drop-off recycling, the City of Clearwater maintains a solid waste facility at 1701 N Hercules Ave (call 727-562-4920). Pinellas County also operates more than 30 mixed-recycling drop-off centers countywide at no charge to residents. Nearby options include the Lake Haven Recycling Center in Dunedin and the Starkey Road drop-off in Largo. Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg also have multiple county-managed sites.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Clearwater
Where can Clearwater residents drop off recyclables for free?
Clearwater residents can use the City of Clearwater Solid Waste Facility at 1701 N Hercules Ave (727-562-4920) or any of the 30+ free Pinellas County mixed-recycling drop-off centers. For curbside service, Solar Sanitation serves residential accounts across Pinellas County.
Does Clearwater have a commercial recycling MRF?
Yes. Recycling Services of Florida (RSF) at 3560 126th Ave N is a secured commercial MRF open Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM. They process cardboard, paper, shrink wrap, plastic, glass, and food waste for businesses and institutions.
Is there a recycling center in Clearwater for construction debris?
Green Energy Transport at 15097 63rd St N accepts concrete, scrap metal, and woody debris from C&D projects, Monday–Friday 7 AM–4:30 PM. This is a commercial/contractor facility, not open for residential drop-off.
What nearby cities have recycling centers close to Clearwater?
Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg all have recycling centers within Pinellas County. The countywide drop-off network makes recycling accessible throughout the region without a long drive.