Empty unused barrels and tanks in good condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate barrel York PA” will show organizations that accept these items for donation. Empty metal barrels or drums may be able to be recycled at metal salvage businesses. An internet search such as “recycle metal barrel […]
Decorative plant pots in good condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate planter York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials for recycling. Empty plastic plant pots and cases that plants came in at the time of purchase can be returned to Lowe’s Home Improvement stores for recycling […]
Sod can be relocated to other areas of the yard, home composted, or turned grass side under and placed in garden beds for extra fill. A website search such as “uses for sod” will show various ways to reuse or compost this material. Due to its soil content, sod cannot be processed at the York […]
Elemental mercury, or liquid mercury that is not contained within a device, is a health hazard and must be cleaned up and disposed of in a very specific manner. For instructions on how to clean up elemental mercury, if spilled, follow this link to the Environmental Protection Agency’s website: https://www.epa.gov/mercury/what-do-if-mercury-thermometer-breaks The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection […]
Pet equipment that is good working condition and pet food that is fresh and not expired can sometimes be donated. An internet search such as “donate (pet carrier, pet food etc.) York PA” will show businesses that accept these items for donation. Metal pet cages and carriers may be able to be recycled by metal […]
Baby and childcare equipment that is in good working order may be able to be donated, however, it is very important to do an internet search on the item using its manufacturing ID or serial number before donating to make sure there are no safety recalls for the product. When you have a verified that […]
Luggage that is in good working order can be donated. An internet search such as “donate luggage York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials for donation. Luggage can be disposed in the regular trash.
Hardware that is in good working condition can often be donated. An internet search such as “donate hardware York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials for donation. Metal hardware can be recycled at metal salvage businesses. An internet search such as “recycle scrap metal York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials […]
Hay and straw bales are often used for outdoor home decor. Straw can also be used as animal bedding or mulch in gardens to prevent weeds. Hay contains grain seeds so it is not recommended for mulching purposes. Hay and straw bales can also be disposed of in the regular garbage curbside or at the […]
Businesses and residents may have security concerns about disposing of papers that contain confidential information (social security numbers, health information, banking information, etc.) in the regular trash. The York County Solid Waste Authority offers an Assured Destruction disposal procedure for York County businesses and residents to safely and securely destroy such materials. More information about […]
