Governor Wolf Honors York County Solid Waste Authority for Environmental Excellence
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 […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2022 BUDGET WITH $2.50/TON INCREASE IN THE COST FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
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 […]
West Manheim Township Joins York County Solid Waste Authority’s Secure Medication Take-back Box Program
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 […]
FREE FACILITY TOURS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
The Authority is happy to announce that we are offering virtual and in-person facility tours and environmental education programs. All in-person facility tours are being provided with added Covid-19 safety measures to protect our visitors. All tour participants must wear a mask and the group size is limited to no more than 25 participants to […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority’s May Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Removed 34,932 Pounds of Material
The York County Solid Waste Authority’s free residential household hazardous waste (HHW) collection program held on Saturday, May 1, removed 34,932 pounds of household hazardous waste and was delivered by 303 people. Residents who were unable to make it to the May 1 event may dispose of their HHW in their regular garbage. Under state […]
Waste-to-Energy Complements Recycling Efforts, Plays Key Role in Reduction of Greenhouse Gases, Study Finds
For Release: May 25, 2021 Contact: GSOENews@ccny.cuny.edu New report from The City College of New York provides comprehensive scientific review of industry’s technology as large-scale waste management solution NEW YORK – Waste-to-energy facilities offer significant environmental protection, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and play an important complementary role in recycling efforts, according to a new […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority’s May 1 Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Requires Pre-registration
The York County Solid Waste Authority’s free residential household hazardous waste (HHW) collection program is scheduled for Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Authority’s Ash Recycling and Processing Facility located at 2650 Blackbridge Road. Due to Covid-19 and the state’s mandate to keep group gatherings to no more than […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES OFFICERS FOR 2021
The York County Solid Waste Authority has elected officers for 2021. They are as follows: Chairman— Ed Heindel Vice Chairman— Patrick Ball Secretary—Matt Sommer Treasurer—Felicia Dell Assistant Secretary/Treasurer— John Klinedinst The Members of the York County Solid Waste Authority are appointed to five-year terms. The nine volunteer Members of […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Sponsors High School Earth Day Recycled Art Contest
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, Hanover Public High School, Northern York County High School and South Western High School. Thirty-four students are participating. Contest works […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY GUIDE TO BEST PRACTICES FOR WASTE AND RECYCLING CONTRACT BIDS AND SERVICE OPTIONS
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this guide is to provide best practice suggestions to York County municipalities for creating competitive residential waste and recycling service bid packages. In addition, it provides guidance for waste and recycling service options for municipal contracts that may be most cost effective for municipalities and residents and produce optimum recycling tonnages. […]