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
Accepted Construction Waste Fiberboard Flooring – Wood, Vinyl House Wrap Joint Compound/Spackling Material PVC Pipe Tar Paper Doors – Vinyl and Wood Bathroom and Kitchen Fixtures – Bathtubs, Showers, Sinks, Toilets Not Accepted Construction Waste Asbestos Ceiling Tile Bricks Cement Concrete Macadam/Pavement Metal Beams, Doors, Siding, etc. Railroad Ties Sand Shingles – Asbestos, Clay, Concrete, […]
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 […]
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 […]