The York County Solid Waste Authority Announces Winners of High School Earth Day Recycled Art Contest
To promote recycling and celebrate “Earth Day” (April 22), the York County Solid Waste Authority sponsored a Recycled Art Contest for York County High School students. Participating schools included Central York High School, Christian School of York, Eastern York High School, Northern York County High School, William Penn Senior High School, and York Suburban High […]
York County Solid Waste Authority Will Hold A Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
The York County Solid Waste Authority’s FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event will be held on Saturday, May 7th from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. The event will be held behind the Authority’s Recycle Drop-Off Area located at 2685 Blackthorne Court, York. Registration is required. Online registration is available for residents at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-county-solid-waste-authoritys-household-hazardous-waste-collection-tickets-288044929137 until May 6th. […]
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, Christian School of York, Eastern York High School, Hanover Area High School, Northern York County High School, William Penn High […]
2022 Tour Scholarships Announced: More than 350 York County Students to Learn How Garbage is Managed
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 […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES OFFICERS FOR 2022
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 […]
York County Solid Waste Authority Safely Destroyed 1.64 Tons of Medications in 2021
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 Commissioners and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill Present Citations to the Authority for Earning the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence & the 50-Year Anniversary of the Authority
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 […]
York County Solid Waste Authority recognized by York County Commissioners, Sen. Phillips-Hill
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, Acquired by the EQT Infrastructure V Fund
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 […]
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 […]