The average person doesn’t give much thought to the topic of trash, but the truth is it’s an important topic. Each day nearly one million pounds of trash is created in York County. What would our community look like if we did not dispose of our trash responsibly? At YCSWA, we manage trash at the […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority (Authority) has purchased a secure medication take-back box for West Manheim Township bringing the number of participating municipalities in York County to 19. The box is in the West Manheim Township lobby located at 2412 Baltimore Pike Hanover, PA 17331. The public may deposit unwanted medications anonymously in the […]
The Authority is happy to announce that we are offering virtual and in-person facility tours and environmental education programs. All in-person facility tours are being provided with added Covid-19 safety measures to protect our visitors. All tour participants must wear a mask and the group size is limited to no more than 25 participants to […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority’s free residential household hazardous waste (HHW) collection program held on Saturday, May 1, removed 34,932 pounds of household hazardous waste and was delivered by 303 people. Residents who were unable to make it to the May 1 event may dispose of their HHW in their regular garbage. Under state […]
For Release: May 25, 2021 Contact: GSOENews@ccny.cuny.edu New report from The City College of New York provides comprehensive scientific review of industry’s technology as large-scale waste management solution NEW YORK – Waste-to-energy facilities offer significant environmental protection, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and play an important complementary role in recycling efforts, according to a new […]
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, Oil-based Paints, Solvents, 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 Chemicals Rechargeable Batteries (Lithium Ion, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, etc.) Vehicle […]
