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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.

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See how YCSWA is using waste-to-energy technology to keep our county and environment clean and healthy.

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YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2025 BUDGET FEE INCREASE TO FUND LONG TERM COUNTY NEEDS

The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2025, including a tipping fee increase to address…

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Congratulations to Tim Carr, Maintenance Technician, who recently celebrated 35 years with YCSWA. 

We appreciate your hard work, Tim, and we celebrate all you have done to advance the mission of YCSWA.

Thank you for your years of service to York County.

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Congratulations to Tim Carr, Maintenance Technician, who recently celebrated 35 years with YCSWA.

We appreciate your hard work, Tim, and we celebrate all you have done to advance the mission of YCSWA.

Thank you for your years of service to York County.

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YCSWA would like to welcome a new Board Member!  

Michael Hershey is the Director of Electricity Supply at Shipley Energy. He officially became a YCSWA Board Member in October of 2024. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems and Supply Chain Management from University of Pittsburgh. He is the Second Vice President - Susquehanna Valley Jaguar Club and resides in Spring Garden Township.

Thank you, Michael, for volunteering your time and expertise to help keep York County clean and safe.

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YCSWA would like to welcome a new Board Member!

Michael Hershey is the Director of Electricity Supply at Shipley Energy. He officially became a YCSWA Board Member in October of 2024. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems and Supply Chain Management from University of Pittsburgh. He is the Second Vice President - Susquehanna Valley Jaguar Club and resides in Spring Garden Township.

Thank you, Michael, for volunteering your time and expertise to help keep York County clean and safe.

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November 15th is America Recycles Day! As we take this week to celebrate, we want to remind you that there is more than one way to recycle! Here are just a few ideas:
• Repurpose or resell unwanted items that are in good usable condition  
• Compost food and yard waste
• Donate gently used clothing, shoes, and furniture

It’s important to dispose of trash in the proper way and to recycle whenever possible to maintain a healthy planet. For more information on recycling, visit www.ycswa.com/services/recycling/ .
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November 15th is America Recycles Day! As we take this week to celebrate, we want to remind you that there is more than one way to recycle! Here are just a few ideas:
• Repurpose or resell unwanted items that are in good usable condition
• Compost food and yard waste
• Donate gently used clothing, shoes, and furniture

It’s important to dispose of trash in the proper way and to recycle whenever possible to maintain a healthy planet. For more information on recycling, visit www.ycswa.com/services/recycling/ .
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We would like to say “THANK YOU!” to the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, we salute your commitment to our country and the freedom it provides. YCSWA would like to give special recognition to two staff members, Jeff Kozlowski and Sean Hightower, who have served our country and now serve York County through their role here at YCSWA.  It is an honor to work with both these men. Thank you for your service! 

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We would like to say “THANK YOU!” to the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, we salute your commitment to our country and the freedom it provides. YCSWA would like to give special recognition to two staff members, Jeff Kozlowski and Sean Hightower, who have served our country and now serve York County through their role here at YCSWA. It is an honor to work with both these men. Thank you for your service!

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Have you seen these billboards throughout York County asking residents to “Talk Trash to Us”? The website mentioned opens a link to a survey we created to gain knowledge about how those who live and work in York County perceive the YCSWA and what they would like to see in trash management in the future. 

Take the survey now! You only have until the end of 2024!

Visit www.ycswa.com/news/media-releases/ to read the full media release about this survey.

#keepyorkcountycleanandsafe

Have you seen these billboards throughout York County asking residents to “Talk Trash to Us”? The website mentioned opens a link to a survey we created to gain knowledge about how those who live and work in York County perceive the YCSWA and what they would like to see in trash management in the future.

Take the survey now! You only have until the end of 2024!

Visit www.ycswa.com/news/media-releases/ to read the full media release about this survey.

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Overwhelmed with yard waste?

There are a few ways to manage this type of waste including leaves, small tree trimmings, and grass clippings. Here are a few:
• Utilize mulch mowing, composting, and weed prevention techniques
• Take advantage of municipal collection programs
• Take the yard waste to a local processor who accepts this material

For a complete list of yard waste disposal options and details visit www.ycswa.com/yard-waste/ .

#keepyorkcountycleanandsafe

Overwhelmed with yard waste?

There are a few ways to manage this type of waste including leaves, small tree trimmings, and grass clippings. Here are a few:
• Utilize mulch mowing, composting, and weed prevention techniques
• Take advantage of municipal collection programs
• Take the yard waste to a local processor who accepts this material

For a complete list of yard waste disposal options and details visit www.ycswa.com/yard-waste/ .

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YCSWA would like to recognize National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and the many York County police departments that participate in our Medication Return Box Program. The initiative aims to provide safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Do your part to keep our community safe. Clean out your medicine cabinet and dispose of unused prescription drugs at any of the police departments listed at this link https://www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/medical-waste/.
#keepyorkcountycleanandsafe

YCSWA would like to recognize National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and the many York County police departments that participate in our Medication Return Box Program. The initiative aims to provide safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. Do your part to keep our community safe. Clean out your medicine cabinet and dispose of unused prescription drugs at any of the police departments listed at this link www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/medical-waste/.
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We had great weather for Hauler Appreciation Day.

Last week, YCSWA and Reworld Waste showed our appreciation for our trash haulers and other customers with coffee and doughnuts, along with lunch from Killer Eats and small gift of our appreciation! 

To make the day even more exciting, President Commissioner, Julie Wheeler, and Vice President Commissioner, Scott Burford, joined YCSWA staff to serve lunch to the haulers. 

Thank you, trash haulers, for the work you do each day to keep York County clean and safe.

#keepyorkcountycleanandsafe

We had great weather for Hauler Appreciation Day.

Last week, YCSWA and Reworld Waste showed our appreciation for our trash haulers and other customers with coffee and doughnuts, along with lunch from Killer Eats and small gift of our appreciation!

To make the day even more exciting, President Commissioner, Julie Wheeler, and Vice President Commissioner, Scott Burford, joined YCSWA staff to serve lunch to the haulers.

Thank you, trash haulers, for the work you do each day to keep York County clean and safe.

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For more information on YCSWAs Request for Proposal visit www.ycswa.com.
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For more information on YCSWA's Request for Proposal visit www.ycswa.com.
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