The York County Solid Waste Authority Postpones May 2 Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program
The York County Solid Waste Authority has postponed its free residential household hazardous waste (HHW) collection program scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2020 until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to reduce person-to-person contact. Under Governor Wolf’s “Stay at Home” order, residents should be traveling only for essential services: Essential travel […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Suspends Residential Electronics Recycling during Covid-19 Pandemic
The York County Solid Waste Authority has suspended residential electronics recycling until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to reduce person-to-person contact. Under Governor Wolf’s “Stay at Home” order, residents should be traveling only for essential services: Essential travel includes things like commuting to an essential job, picking up supplies like […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Postpones High School Recycled Art Contest due to Coronavirus
The York County Solid Waste Authority has postponed its 6th annual High School Recycled Art Contest awards reception originally scheduled for April 16, 2020 at York Central Market due to safety concerns related to the current Coronavirus pandemic. Also postponed is the display of submitted artwork originally scheduled for April 1-April 30, 2020 at Central […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY CANCELS SATURDAY RESIDENTIAL DELIVERIES TO THE YORK COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER AND LIMITS COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULER ACCOUNT HOLDER SATURDAY DELIVERIES
The York County Solid Waste Authority has cancelled residential deliveries of waste and electronics to the York County Resource Recovery Center on Saturdays effective March 21, 2020 and until further notice. Saturday commercial waste hauler account holder deliveries will be accepted from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. also effective March 21, 2020 and until further […]
Medication Take Back Box Available at Substation Located at Former Southwestern PD Location
The former Southwestern Police Department in Spring Grove, PA is now Northern York County Regional Police Department’s Substation. The Substation location is participating in the Authority’s secure medication take-back box partnership and the box is now open to the public. The Substation is located at 6115 Thoman Drive, Spring Grove, PA and is open Monday […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Provides FREE Disposal for Pick Up Pennsylvania Event
The York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC) will provide free disposal for those taking part in Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful’s Pick Up Pennsylvania event to support the Great American Cleanup. Those who plan to take part must contact the York County Solid Waste Authority to obtain a litter disposal placard prior to bringing the litter they […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Kicks off High School Recycled Art Contest with “Picker Day” Event at Refindings
To promote recycling and celebrate “Earth Day” (April 22), the York County Solid Waste Authority is sponsoring its sixth annual Recycled Art Contest for York County High School students. On Saturday, February 8, at 10:00 am, a special “Picker Day” event invites participants to search through treasures at Refindings, an architectural and salvage warehouse at […]
2020 Tour Scholarships Announced: More than 1000 York County Students to Learn How Garbage is Managed
The York County Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that fourteen groups from twelve schools totaling approximately 1009 students will participate in the Authority’s Tour Scholarship Program in 2020. The Tour Scholarship awardees for 2020 are: Devers K-8 Elementary – Kelly Petry and Dr. Jan Protopapas, Grades 3-8; Dover Elementary – Diane Benner, Grade […]
RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE AFTER THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The York County Solid Waste Authority is conducting a FREE Christmas Tree Recycling Program for all York County residents. Beginning December 26, 2019, residents may bring their tree to the parking lot located directly across the street from the York County Resource Recovery Center in Manchester Township on Blackbridge Rd. Residents should remove any ornaments, lights, […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Sponsors Recycling Assembly Programs in Nine York County Elementary Schools
To promote recycling and celebrate “America Recycles Day” (November 15), the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is sponsoring puppet show assembly programs in nine York County Elementary Schools. The recycling-themed program, titled “Magic Pots and Recycled Bottles,” was created by Kathleen Jacobs of “Kathleen Jacobs and Puppets.” Students will see ordinary household items “recycled” […]