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Accepted and Not Accepted Items for the Annual HHW Collection Event

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 […]

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Items Not Accepted at York County Residential Free Electronics Recycling Program Sites

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

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Construction Waste-Accepted, Not Accepted and Accepted in Limited Quantities for York County Residents

*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 – […]

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Items Accepted at York County Residential Electronics Free Recycling Program Sites

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 […]

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Elemental Mercury

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 […]

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Pet Items

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. Pet items can also be disposed of in the regular trash.

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Baby/Childcare Equipment

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 […]

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Luggage

Luggage that is in good working order can often be donated. An internet search such as “donate luggage York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials for donation. Luggage can also be placed in the regular trash.

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Hardware

Hardware items that are 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 also often be recycled at metal scrap recycling businesses. An internet search such as “recycle scrap metal York PA” will show businesses […]

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Straw

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 […]

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