To promote recycling and celebrate “Earth Day” (April 22), the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is sponsoring a Recycled Art Contest for York County High School students. Participating schools include Central York High School, Christian School of York, Eastern York High School, Hanover Area High School, Northern York County High School, William Penn High […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that six school groups totaling approximately 350 students will participate in the Authority’s Tour Scholarship Program in 2022. The Tour Scholarship awardees for 2022 are: North Salem Elementary- Nichole Neiman, Grade 2; Paradise Elementary- Renee Burgard, Grade 3; Shrewsbury Elementary- Cindy Procopio, Grade 4; Washington […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority has elected officers for 2022. They are as follows: Chairman— Patrick Ball Vice Chairman— Matt Sommer Secretary—Felicia Dell […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) disposed of a total of 1.64 tons of unused and expired residential medication collected via the Authority’s Secure Medication Take-back Box Program, community drug take-back events and illegal drugs delivered by law enforcement for destruction. Currently, 18 York County police department locations partner with the YCSWA to host […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority hosted the York County Commissioners and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill at their Education Center on Monday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m. The Commissioners and the Senator presented the Authority with citations celebrating the recent announcement from the PA Department of Environmental Protection that the Authority is among 13 […]
Authority celebrating 50th anniversary, Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence Who: York County Solid Waste Authority, York County Commissioners and state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York County) What: The Authority will host the county commissioners and Sen. Phillips-Hill to celebrate a milestone and state award. The commissioners and the senator will present the Authority with citations celebrating […]
Covanta Holding Corporation, operator of the York County Resource Recovery Center, has been acquired by the EQT Infrastructure V fund (“EQT Infrastructure”). The acquisition will not impact day-to-day operations at the Resource Recovery Center going forward. Please see the full press release: COVANTA AND EQT INFRASTRUCTURE TO CREATE THE LEADING SUSTAINABLE WASTE SOLUTIONS […]
Gov. Tom Wolf has recognized the York County Solid Waste Authority (Authority) for its commitment to the environment through the successful completion of a major Site Improvement Project that ensures environmentally responsible management of York County’s municipal solid waste well into the future. The Authority’s project is one of only 13 projects to win a […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2022. The tip fee (cost for disposal) for York County processible municipal solid waste at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) for 2022 will increase from $67.50 per ton to $70 per ton. This increase represents a 3.7 percent increase. The minimum […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority (Authority) has purchased a secure medication take-back box for West Manheim Township bringing the number of participating municipalities in York County to 19. The box is in the West Manheim Township lobby located at 2412 Baltimore Pike Hanover, PA 17331. The public may deposit unwanted medications anonymously in the […]