The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste Operations is a public service agency that is located in St. Petersburg, Fla. It works to provide safe and environmentally sound integrated solid waste services to the citizens of Pinellas County, Fla. The department helps to identify, coordinate and promote opportunities for citizens to practice to minimize the amount of waste generated in the community. The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste Operations services emphasize public awareness and communication to promote and increase the proper management of solid waste materials. It is operated by the Pinellas County Utilities, which also operates administration, alternate water source, customer service, engineering, water and business support, general maintenance and operations departments.