Welcome to the York County Solid Waste Authority
Providing long-term programs and infrastructure for waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
PLEASE NOTE: YCSWA is NOT a trash hauler. We do not pick up your garbage. If you are having issues with trash removal, please call your trash disposal company. Click here to find out who that is.
Who is the York County Solid Waste Authority?
See how YCSWA is using waste-to-energy technology to keep our county and environment clean and healthy.
What’s New with YCSWA
DO NOT PUT YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN THE REGULAR TRASH OR RECYCLING BIN!
DO NOT PUT YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN THE REGULAR TRASH OR RECYCLING! Remove the battery and visit BATTERYNETWORK.ORG to find the nearest location that will dispose of or recycle your rechargeable batteries properly.
YCSWA’s Monthly Public Meeting
The board meets bi-monthly (January, March, May, July, September, and November) on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are…
Vermicomposting: Worms with an Appetite (for Waste)!
Discover how composting works! Learn all about nature’s recycler, the red wiggler, and how these worms recycle food waste into…
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES OFFICERS FOR 2026
The York County Solid Waste Authority has elected officers for 2026. They are as follows: Chairperson Felicia Dell Vice…
2026 Tour Scholarships Announced: About 800 York County Students to Learn How Garbage is Managed
The York County Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that ten school groups totaling approximately 800 students will participate…
Borrow Trash and Recycling Bins from YCSWA for Your Next Event! It’s FREE and Easy!
Whether you are hosting a backyard barbeque or coordinating the largest event in York County, you can borrow easy to use trash and recycling receptacles from YCSWA at no cost.
It is our goal to provide options for York County residents to help keep our community clean and safe. Simply contact our office at 717-845-1066 or email m.waltemyer@ycswa.com for more information or to reserve trash and recycling bins.
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YCSWA is hiring a Manager of Administrative and Financial Services. Please see our website or Indeed for more details.
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We are proud to be the Kids' Zone sponsor again this year. Look for our tent at this year's Go Green in the City! ... See MoreSee Less
YCSWA is celebrating more than 10 years without a lost time injury!
Thank you to the staff who keep our facilities safe for themselves, their coworkers, and York County.
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Recycling is a brilliant way to help our planet fight climate change. It’s a key part of the circular economy, helping to protect the earth’s dwindling natural resources. That’s what Global Recycling Day is all about – a day for the world to come together and put the planet first.
Visit www.ycswa.com for more information about recycling in York County.
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We always have fun hosting students for a field trip at the York County Resource Recovery Center. Participants learn how we take York County trash and use it as fuel to create electricity.
This group visited us through our Tour Scholarship Program so YCSWA paid for their transportation to and from the facility.
For more information visit our website.
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Even in bitter cold temperatures, our staff who work at the closed York County Sanitary Landfill go above and beyond to ensure the groundwater remediation system continues to function properly. Here they are replacing a groundwater pump on a frigid day.
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Information:
Registration is open for our FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. The event will be held on Saturday, May 2nd beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. behind the YCSWA’s Recycle Drop-Off Area located at 2685 Blackthorne Court, York.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event which is open to York County residents only! Click the link below to register online. If you are unable to register online, please call our office at 717-845-1066.
www.eventbrite.com/e/york-county-solid-waste-authoritys-household-hazardous-waste-event-tickets-1....
You can also visit www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/ for additional event information.
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It’s National Engineers Week!
We want to acknowledge the professional Engineers who work hard to make things run smoothly here in York County. Engineers assist with the development of new homes, make sure our roadways and bridges are safe, help to ensure that our community is environmentally safe, and more. As a matter of fact, it takes quite a few Engineers to manage trash disposal and operate a waste-to-energy facility.
Engineers have made the commitment to better the health, safety, and welfare of others. Join us as we show appreciation for what Engineers do each and every day.
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Did You Know There Are Ways to Recycle Construction Materials?
We are happy to tell you that some construction materials can be recycled. As a contractor or a handy homeowner, when you choose to recycle construction materials, you’re helping the environment by creating less waste and you may pay less to get rid of it.
The York County Solid Waste Authority has compiled a list of local businesses that reuse and recycle many common building and landscaping materials. Visit www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/construction-waste/ for detailed information.
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YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES OFFICERS FOR 2026
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