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” […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2020 BUDGET WITH $3 INCREASE IN THE COST FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2020. The tip fee (cost for disposal) for York County processible municipal solid waste at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) for 2020 will increase from $62 per ton to $65 per ton. The minimum fee to dispose of waste is $20 […]
Hauler Appreciation Day Recognizes Waste Haulers for their Hard Work
The York County Solid Waste Authority (facility owner) and Covanta York Renewable Energy, LLC (facility operator) are hosting “Hauler Appreciation Day” at the York County Resource Recovery Center on Thursday, October 3, 2019. The event kicks off at 6AM in the hauler lounge with coffee and donuts compliments of Covanta. From 11:00AM until 1:00PM, a […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority’s Executive Director Receives “Authority Employee of the Year” Award from the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association
David E. Vollero, York County Solid Waste Authority Executive Director, received the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association’s (PMAA), “Authority Employee of the Year” award at PMAA’s annual conference on September 9, 2019. Vollero was nominated by the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Vice Chairman Charles (Fred) Ritzmann for his success over the past several years in […]
Authority’s Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Captured 13.35 tons
The York County Solid Waste Authority held a FREE residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the parking lot of Woodland View York, LP located at 915 Woodland View Drive in Manchester Township. The event removed 13.35 tons of household hazardous waste from the waste […]
Authority Dedication Event Celebrates Completion of Resource Recovery Center Site Improvements and New Ash Recycling & Processing Facility
The York County Solid Waste Authority will hold a dedication event for invited guests on June 4, 2019 starting at 9 AM. The event celebrates the completion of a multi-year site improvement construction project at the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC) and the start-up of a new Ash Recycling and Processing Facility located directly […]
Authority Announces FREE Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection
The York County Solid Waste Authority will hold a FREE residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program on Saturday, May 4 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm in the parking lot of Woodland View York, LP located at 915 Woodland View Drive in Manchester Township. Residents who bring in a mercury-containing device such as a thermostat, […]
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, Dallastown Area High School, Hanover Public High School, Kennard-Dale High School, Red Land High School, Red Lion Area Senior High School, South […]
York County Solid Waste Authority Offering Free Tire Disposal Starting Earth Day (April 22) through May 17, 2019
To help eliminate illegal dumping of tires and educate the public about proper tire management, the York County Solid Waste Authority (Authority) is offering free tire disposal for residents at the York County Resource Recovery Center. Pre-registration is required and the program is for York County residents only. Businesses are not eligible to participate. Residents […]
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 is sponsoring a Recycled Art Contest for York County High School students. Participating schools include Central York High School, Dallastown Area High School, Hanover Public High School, Kennard-Dale High School, Northern York County High School, Red Land High School, Red […]