YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES OFFICERS FOR 2023
The York County Solid Waste Authority has elected officers for 2023. They are as follows: Chairman— Patrick Ball Vice Chairman— Matt Sommer Secretary—Felicia Dell Treasurer— John Klinedinst Assistant Secretary/Treasurer— Charles Renn The Members of the York County Solid Waste Authority are appointed to five-year terms. The nine volunteer Members […]
2023 Tour Scholarships Announced: More than 540 York County Students to Learn How Garbage is Managed
The York County Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that seven school groups totaling approximately 540 students will participate in YCSWA’s Tour Scholarship Program in 2023. The Tour Scholarship awardees for 2023 are: Leib Elementary- Teresa Dull, Grade 4; Roundtown Elementary- Mark Fife, Grade 3; Shrewsbury Elementary- Lisa Kline, Grade 4; Washington Elementary – […]
York County Solid Waste Authority Safely Destroyed 2.62 Tons of Medications in 2022
In 2022, The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) disposed of a total of 2.62 tons of unused and expired residential medication collected via YCSWA’s secure Medication Return Box Program, community drug take-back events and illegal drugs delivered by law enforcement for destruction. Currently, 20 York County police department locations partner with YCSWA to host […]
RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE AFTER THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The York County Solid Waste Authority will hold a FREE Christmas Tree Recycling Program for all York County residents. Beginning December 26, 2022, residents may bring their tree to the parking lot directly across the street from the York County Resource Recovery Center in Manchester Township located at 2651 Blackbridge Rd. Residents must remove any ornaments, […]
Disposal of Hazardous Waste From a Business
York County businesses and institutions can contact the following companies regarding management of hazardous waste: Batteries Plus Bulbs 96 Sofia Drive, #103, Shrewsbury Phone: 717-996-4100 984 Loucks Road, York Phone: 717-718-3547 Acceptable Items: Batteries, Fluorescent Bulbs (all), PCB Ballasts ACV Enviro 550 Industrial Drive, Lewisberry Phone: 800-777-4557 Acceptable Items: Industrial […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2023 BUDGET WITH $2.00/TON INCREASE IN THE COST FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for 2023. The tip fee (cost for disposal) for York County processible municipal solid waste at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) for 2023 will increase from $70.00 per ton to $72 per ton. This increase represents a 2.8 percent increase. The minimum fee […]
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 […]