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 Will Hold a Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) will hold a FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, May 2nd…
The York County Solid Waste Authority Sponsors High School Earth Day Recycled Art Contest
To promote recycling and celebrate “Earth Day” (April 22), the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is sponsoring a Recycled…
You’ve got trash. We’ve got a Small Load Drop-Off (SLDO) Facility.
We regularly receive positive reviews from residents who have visited our SLDO Facility and found it easy and convenient to use. Austin said “The staff are friendly and helpful.” Matthew recently wrote “Pleasant staff. Easy to navigate.” From refrigerants to yard waste, to metals and regular trash and more, our staff at the SLDO Facility can handle most items you have to throw away.
Feedback is priceless! You can call us, email us, Message us on Facebook, or write a review via Google Reviews. Whichever method you use, know that we appreciate you taking time to communicate your questions, concerns, or positive remarks.
For more information on household waste disposal visit www.ycswa.com/services/household-waste/. If you would like additional information on the SLDO Facility visit www.ycswa.com/facilities/small-load-drop-off/ .
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Who is going to The York Fair? We are! Visit our booth in Memorial Hall from July 24th through August 2nd.
There are so many things to see and do at the fair. And, so many wonderful goodies to eat. Be sure to throw your food and drink trash away properly to keep grounds clean and safe. YCSWA has provided recycling bins again this year. You will see them throughout the food areas.
We look forward to seeing you at The York Fair!
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Check out our Summer 2026 E-Newsletter
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Explore what the Hopewell Area Recreation Complex (HARC) has to offer. From walking trails to the Tot Lot and everything in between, HARC has something for everyone! Click the link below to learn more about the Complex.
Visit www.ycswa.com/facilities/harc/ for more information.
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Take a look at YCSWA’s 2025 Annual Report to see all that was accomplished in that year. We are always thinking forward and will continue to do so in 2026.
View the 2025 Annual Report at www.flipsnack.com/EA6FA6CC5A8/annual-report-2025-final.
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Just a Reminder that Rechargeable Batteries DO NOT Go in Your Curbside Trash or Recycling Bin!
Rechargeable batteries are in many of the things we use today. While these batteries are very convenient to use, they are a fire hazard when compacted in a trash truck or compressed in the waste storage pit. Never put rechargeable batteries in your regular trash or recycling bin!
Visit www.ycswa.com/batteries/ for a listing of collection sites for these potentially hazardous batteries. You can also visit www.ycswa.com/hazardous-waste-event/ for more details on rechargeable battery collection at our annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.
NOTE: Household alkaline batteries like Eveready, Duracell (AA, AAA, 9-volt, C, or D sizes) can be disposed of in your regular trash.
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For those of you who got hit hard by the recent storms…Yard waste is accepted at YCSWA’s Small Load Drop-Off Area located at the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC). If you want to get rid of branches, sticks, etc. ASAP, bring them to the YCRRC between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm during the week or 8 am and noon on Saturdays.
For more detailed information on yard waste disposal visit www.ycswa.com/yard-waste/ ! Visit www.ycswa.com/services/household-waste/ for YCRRC hours of operations and fee information.
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Vehicle fluids are toxic to the environment and are considered household hazardous waste. So, what is the proper way to dispose of these harmful liquids?
Never pour vehicle fluids such as antifreeze, brake fluid, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, motor oil, etc. down a household drain or storm drain. Instead, take the fluids to a local business that will accept them for proper disposal. Visit www.ycswa.com/vehicle-fluids/ to view a list of York County businesses that accept vehicle fluids for recycling.
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We were thrilled to receive thank you notes from Hanover Middle School students who toured The York County Resource Recovery Center. They learned how we use York County’s trash as fuel to create electricity. Each card is special and we featured two of our favorites in the graphic.
To tour one of our facilities with your group visit www.ycswa.com/resources/resources-for-educators/tours/.
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It’s Waste & Recycling Workers Week!
THANK YOU to the women and men who work daily to keep our neighborhoods and streets clean and safe! From the waste collectors who pick up our trash each week to the attendants who sort recyclables to the men and women who manage waste disposal facilities, we appreciate you today and every day for keeping York County clean.
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