Did you know that YCSWA offers FREE tours and programs? It’s true! And, our calendars are filling up as we approach the warmer months. If you are looking for a fun, educational activity to do with your family or civic group, read on to learn more details about the tours and programs we offer. FREE […]
The average person doesn’t give much thought to the topic of trash, but the truth is it’s an important topic. Each day nearly one million pounds of trash is created in York County. What would our community look like if we did not dispose of our trash responsibly? At YCSWA, we manage trash at the […]
Imagine what York County would look like if our waste disposal industry workers were not on the job during this time. We would need to find some way to store our trash on our property or resort to alternative measures to dispose of our waste. I, for one, do not want to find out what […]
Update as of May 12, 2022: The York County Solid Waste Authority is working with the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the results of the stream study and will update this page periodically. BACKGROUND/UPDATE: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) approved the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Stream Study Plan to be conducted at […]
It is no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted everyone. Life changed drastically in what seemed to be a matter of just a few days. As new regulations and orders were issued, YCSWA quickly made adjustments in order to continue to meet York County’s waste disposal needs. We Are Committed to Keeping York County […]
Are you looking for a lovely picnic spot? York County has many. How about a place to hike or bike? York County has that, too. And, a place to enjoy time on the water? York County offers that, as well. We live in a uniquely beautiful area filled with many locations to enjoy the […]
Many of us will embark on a thorough cleaning of our home this spring. In fact, 58% of adults will tackle this task which involves throwing away unwanted things, possibly a large quantity and variety of unwanted things. Where can you take all your once loved, now trash items? If you live in York County, […]
Holiday waste: Have you given it any thought during this season? It may not be the most exciting topic to ponder, especially at this most wonderful time of year, but it is important to be mindful of the amount of trash you are creating. In this article, I’ll focus on waste reduction solutions for […]
November 30th is Small Business Saturday. There are many reasons to love this day, such as finding one-of-a-kind merchandise, supporting local businesses and helping to boost the local economy. All of these are good reasons. But the reason dearest to our hearts is that small businesses use less waste in the packaging of their products, […]
If you ask the average person on the street in York County who the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is, you will probably get quite a few different answers. And the correct answer is……The YCSWA works to facilitate responsible solid waste management for all of York County. This article will touch on the two […]