Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (8yr + Only)
Fri, Sep 29
|2940 110th Ave N
Ever wonder what happens to your garbage when you throw it away? This family-friendly tour provides an overview of Pinellas County’s integrated solid waste management system, including the Waste-to-Energy facility and landfill, recycling programs, and the Household Hazardous Waste (HWW) Center.
Time & Location
Sep 29, 2023, 10:00 AM
2940 110th Ave N, 2940 110th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716, USA
Guests
About the event
20 SPACES AVAILABLE (STUDENTS/ADULTS)
8yr+ Only
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
There are only 20 student/adults slots availble.
This trip is for 8yrs and up ONLY (no sibling exceptions)
I will have at least 1 adults chaperoning the students on the tour.
THIS IS A FREE EVENT!
A $10 fee per family is due upon registering to hold your spot. This will be refunded to you on the day of the event. You will not be eligible for a refund if you do not show up. Cancellation deadline is September 22, 2023. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Tour Overview:
Approximately 105 minutes (varies based on the number of guests and mobility, weather, and on-site conditions). Consists of a classroom component and a driving tour:
We will split up into two groups of 13. The first group will do the classroom component while the other group does the driving tour. Once completed, they will switch.
Classroom component - Approximately 45 minutes. typically includes a PowerPoint presentation and a question-and-answer session.
Driving tour - Approximately 45 minutes. Includes the scale house, citizen hand unload area, tire processing and yard waste-to-mulch area, Waste-to-Energy facility and landfill. The driving tour is subject to change depending on site conditions.