The York County Solid Waste Authority’s free residential household hazardous waste (HHW) collection program is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Authority’s Ash Recycling and Processing Facility located at 2650 Blackbridge Road. Due to Covid-19 and the state’s mandate to keep group gatherings to no more than […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority has elected officers for 2021. They are as follows: Chairman— Ed Heindel Vice Chairman— Patrick Ball Secretary—Matt Sommer Treasurer—Felicia Dell Assistant Secretary/Treasurer— John Klinedinst The Members of the York County Solid Waste Authority are appointed to five-year terms. The nine volunteer Members of […]
To promote recycling and celebrate “Earth Day” (April 22), the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is sponsoring a Recycled Art Contest for York County High School students. Participating schools include Central York High School, Hanover Public High School, Northern York County High School and South Western High School. Thirty-four students are participating. Contest works […]
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this guide is to provide best practice suggestions to York County municipalities for creating competitive residential waste and recycling service bid packages. In addition, it provides guidance for waste and recycling service options for municipal contracts that may be most cost effective for municipalities and residents and produce optimum recycling tonnages. […]
Accepted Items: Driveway Sealant Flammable Materials (Fuels, Lacquers, Solvents, Wood Stains etc.) Fluorescent Bulbs, Tube Lights and Lighting Ballasts Garden Chemicals (Fertilizers, Herbicides, Insecticides, etc.) Household Cleaners (Chemical Strippers, Disinfectants, Stain Removers, etc.) Mercury Containing Devices and Liquid Mercury Photographic Chemicals Pool Chemical Rechargeable Batteries (Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride and Lithium Ion) Vehicle Fluids […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) disposed of a total of 3.62 tons of unused and expired residential medication collected via the Authority’s Secure Medication Take-back Box Program, community drug take-back events and illegal drugs delivered by law enforcement for destruction. Currently, 18 York County police department locations partner with the YCSWA to host […]
Electronics from businesses, organizations and schools Air Conditioners, Dehumidifiers, Freezers, Refrigerators and other devices containing refrigerants Electric Motors Lava Lamps and other devices containing liquids Oil Radiant Heaters/Lamps Smoke Detectors Click here to return to the Electronics Recycling homepage
*PLEASE NOTE: If you are disposing of Construction Waste from a York County Business or Organization, please call 717-845-1066 regarding quantity of material. Accepted Construction Waste from York County Residents (Homes) Fiberboard Flooring – Wood, Vinyl House Wrap Joint Compound/Spackling Material PVC Pipe Tar Paper Doors – Vinyl and Wood Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures – […]
Computers – Devices PC’s/Laptops/Servers Computer Peripherals – Keyboards, Mice, Printers, etc. Computer Monitors Televisions of all types (Limit of 5 TVs per resident per visit) Audio/Video Devices – CD/DVD/VHS/Blue-Ray Players, MP3 Players, Projectors, Amplifiers, Receivers, Recorders, Stereos, Video Game Consoles, etc. Communication Devices – Cell Phones, Smartphones, Telephones, Answering Machines, Pagers, etc. Food Preparation Devices […]
Beginning Friday, January 8, 2021, free Residential Electronics Recycling will resume at the York County Resource Recovery Center located at 2651 Blackbridge Road in Manchester Township. The Program was suspended on December 9, 2020 due to the increase in Covid-19 cases and the need to limit traffic into the facility. The Electronics Recycling Program is […]
