Luggage
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.
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Hardware
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 […]
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 […]
Confidential Documents
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 […]
Litter
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 […]
Switches
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.
Christmas Trees
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. […]
Metal
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 […]
Household Hazardous Waste
Click here for information regarding household hazardous waste.
Charcoal
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 […]