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. […]
York County Solid Waste Authority Safely Destroyed 3.62 Tons of Medications in 2020
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) disposed of a total of 3.62 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 […]
Electronics Recycling at the York County Resource Recovery Center to Resume January 8, 2021
Beginning Friday, January 8, 2021, free Residential Electronics Recycling will resume at the York County Resource Recovery Center located at 2651 Blackbridge Road in Manchester Township. The Program was suspended on December 9, 2020 due to the increase in Covid-19 cases and the need to limit traffic into the facility. The Electronics Recycling Program is […]
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, 2020, 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, […]
York County Solid Waste Authority Suspends Free In-person Facility Tours and Educational Programming: Virtual Options Available
Due to the increase of Covid-19 cases in Pennsylvania, the York County Solid Waste Authority is suspending its free in-person facility tours and environmental education programming. Virtual options are available to educators and the public. Options include video tours of the York County Resource Recovery Center and the York County Sanitary Landfill/Hopewell Area Recreation Complex, […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Suspends Residential Electronics Recycling Due to Upswing in Covid-19
Beginning Wednesday, December 9, 2020, the York County Solid Waste Authority will suspend residential electronics recycling until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to reduce person-to-person contact. Governor Wolf has urged residents to stay at home or work from home and asked that residents travel only for essential services. Essential travel […]
FREE FACILITY TOURS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
The Authority is happy to announce that we will resume facility tours and environmental education programs. We are currently providing these activities with added Covid-19 safety measures to protect our visitors. Tours and programs are limited to no more than 25 participants to ensure proper social distancing. Those who are interested in scheduling a tour […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2021 BUDGET WITH $2.50/TON INCREASE IN THE COST FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2021. The tip fee (cost for disposal) for York County processible municipal solid waste at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) for 2021 will increase from $65 per ton to $67.50 per ton. This increase represents a 3.8 percent increase. The minimum […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Reschedules Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for October 3
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) has rescheduled its free residential household hazardous waste (HHW) collection program for Saturday, October 3, 2020. The event was postponed in May due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The HHW program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Authority’s Ash Recycling and Processing Facility located […]
TEN YORK COUNTY NON-PROFITS AWARDED A TOTAL OF $652,570 IN GRANTS FROM THE PA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO FIGHT HUNGER AND PREVENT FOOD WASTE
The York County Solid Waste Authority worked with 10 York County non-profit organizations to submit grants to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for funding to assist with fighting hunger and reducing food waste. The PADEP’s Food Recovery Infrastructure grants were awarded for the first time ever in late May. The grants will allow food […]