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Yard Waste

Not Sure How to Dispose of Yard Waste in York County? We’re Here to Help.

What Are Your Options for Yard Waste Disposal?

1
Mulching

Use a mulching mower to mulch grass clippings and leaves into your lawn.

2
Weed Prevention

Place grass clippings and leaves in garden beds or around trees and shrubs to prevent weeds.

3
Composting

Add grass clippings and leaves to backyard compost.

4
Municipality Programs

Participate in your municipality’s yard waste drop-off or curbside recycling program, if offered.

5
Local Processors

Take tree trimmings, stumps, and root balls to a local mulch processor, such as H&H General Excavating, Spring Valley Mulch, or Eshbach Mulch Products.

6
Drop-Off at YCSWA

Drop off yard waste at the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Yard Waste Facility within the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC) complex. Click here for rates, hours, and directions.

7
Trash

As a last resort, place grass clippings and weeds in your regular trash.

Dropping Off Items at the YCRRC Yard Waste Facility

Items Accepted

  • Large Root Balls

    Root balls that DO NOT exceed 12 inches in diameter

  • Leaves
  • Shrubbery
  • Small Tree Stumps

    Tree stumps that DO NOT exceed 24 inches in diameter

  • Small Tree Trimmings

    Tree trimmings that DO NOT exceed 6 feet in length or 24 inches in diameter

Items Not Accepted

  • Grass Clippings
  • Large Root Balls

    Root balls that exceed 12 inches in diameter

  • Large Tree Stumps

    Tree stumps that DO NOT exceed 24 inches in diameter

  • Large Tree Trimmings

    Tree trimmings that DO NOT exceed 6 feet in length or 24 inches in diameter

  • Mixed Yard Waste Loads

    Loads of yard waste that are mixed with other wastes cannot be processed at the Yard Waste Facility and will be diverted to the YCRRC waste bunker

  • Weeds

Where To Drop Off Large Tree Stumps, Trimmings, Root Balls & Other Yard Waste?

H&H General Excavating

Items Accepted

  • Large Root Balls

    Root balls larger than 12 inches in diameter with soil removed

  • Large Tree Stumps

    Tree stumps larger than 24 inches in diameter

  • Large Tree Trimmings

    Tree trimmings that exceed 6 feet in length and/or 24 inches in diameter

 
  • Leaves
  • Natural Wood Pallets

    Natural wood pallets that are not painted, stained, or treated

  • Pine Needles
  • Sawdust & Wood Chips

Spring Valley Mulch

Items Accepted

  • Natural Wood Pallets

    Natural wood pallets that are not painted, stained, or treated

  • Tree Stumps

    More than 24 inches in diameter

 
  • Tree Trimmings

    More than 6 feet in length and/or 24 inches in diameter

Eshbach Mulch Products

Items Accepted

  • Large Root Balls

    Root balls larger than 12 inches in diameter with soil removed

  • Large Tree Stumps

    Tree stumps larger than 24 inches in diameter

 
  • Large Tree Trimmings

    Tree trimmings that exceed 6 feet in length and/or 24 inches in diameter

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