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 […]
North Hopewell Township Police Department Joins York County Solid Waste Authority’s Secure Medication Take-back Box Program
The York County Solid Waste Authority (Authority) has purchased a secure medication take-back box for the North Hopewell Township Police Department bringing the number of participating police departments in York County to 18. The public may deposit unwanted medications anonymously in the take-back boxes during police department hours, except on holidays. This partnership program provides […]
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 their fifth annual Recycled Art Contest for York County High School students. On Saturday, February 23, at 10:00 am, a special “Picker Day” event invites participants to search through treasures at Refindings, an architectural and salvage warehouse at […]
York County Solid Waste Authority Announces Officers For 2019
The York County Solid Waste Authority has elected officers for 2019. They are as follows: Chairman— Ed Heindel Vice Chairman— Fred Ritzmann Secretary—Joe Hoheneder Treasurer—Matt Sommer Assistant Secretary/Treasurer— Pat Ball The Members of the York County Solid Waste Authority are appointed to five-year terms. The nine volunteer Members of the Authority comprise the official policy-making […]
York County Solid Waste Authority Safely Destroyed 4.15 Tons of Medications in 2018
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) disposed of a total of 4.15 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, 17 York County police departments partner with the YCSWA to host medication […]
2019 Tour Scholarships Announced
The York County Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that ten schools and approximately 580 students will participate in the Authority’s Tour Scholarship Program in 2019. The Tour Scholarship awardees for 2019 are: Washington Elementary- Amy Gotwals, Grade 2; Southern Elementary- Jen Collins, Grade 4; Dover Elementary- Diane Benner, Grade 1; Leib Elementary- Teresa […]