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