In general, litter can be disposed of in the regular trash. Please remember to recycle any acceptable items from the litter you collect. To find out what is recyclable in your area, please consult your municipality or recycling hauler. If you have questions regarding the disposal of a particular item, please type more specific words […]
Mercury switches contain the toxic metal mercury and are not permitted to be disposed of in York County garbage. Click here to view options to manage HHW in York County. Switches that do not contain mercury can be disposed of in the regular garbage.
Artificial Christmas trees that are in good condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate Christmas tree York PA” will show options to donate such items. Live Christmas trees are often collected curbside for recycling by waste haulers or municipal programs. Some municipalities also offer recycling drop-offs for Christmas trees. […]
Most curbside and drop-off recycling programs in York County, including the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Recycling Drop-off Center, accept aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans for recycling. To verify if these items are recyclable in your municipality, contact them directly. Many other metal items are able to be donated, if in good working condition, or […]
Natural, additive-free wood charcoal and ash can be beneficially reused in many ways. For more information, click here. If reusing charcoal ash, always make sure that the material is completely cooled before doing anything else with it. Charcoal briquettes contain potentially dangerous chemicals that prevent them and their ash from being safely reused. Unused charcoal […]
Tools that are in good working order can be donated. An internet search such as “donate tools York PA” will show businesses that accept these items for donation. Metal tools can be recycled at metal salvage businesses. An internet search such as “recycle metal wrench, saw, etc. York PA” will show businesses that accept these […]
Pipe used in building construction may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate pipe York PA” will show businesses that accept this material for donation. Metal pipe can often be recycled at metal salvage businesses. An internet search such as “recycle pipe York PA” will show businesses that accept this material […]
Fiberboard used in building construction may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate fiberboard York PA” will show businesses that accept this material for donation. Fiberboard can also be disposed of in the regular trash or at the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC). Click here for information on the YCRRC […]
House wrap used in building construction may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate house wrap York PA” will show businesses that accept this material for donation. House wrap can also be disposed of in the regular trash or at the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC). Click here for information […]
Joint compound used in building construction may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate joint compound York PA” will show businesses that accept this material for donation. Joint compound can also be disposed of in the regular trash or at the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC). Click here for information […]
