Fairview Township to Reopen Residential Electronics Recycling Beginning Monday, May 4, 2020
Fairview Township has long offered residents a free electronics recycling collection program that piggybacks onto the York County Solid Waste Authority’s overall electronics recycling program. This spring, Fairview Township suspended the program due to the pandemic, but beginning Monday, May 4, Fairview Township will resume electronics recycling Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. […]
High School Recycled Art Contest Officially Cancelled for 2020
The York County Solid Waste Authority has cancelled its 6th annual High School Recycled Art Contest due to safety concerns related to the current Coronavirus pandemic and the suspension of in-school activities for the remainder of the year. Mindy Waltemyer, Authority Recycling Coordinator and organizer of the Recycled Art Contest says: “After reaching out to […]
STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 20, ALL YORK COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER CUSTOMERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS/FACE COVERINGS
Starting Monday, April 20, the York County Solid Waste Authority is requiring all waste haulers, residential customers and visitors to the York County Resource Recovery Center to wear a mask or face covering while on site per the PA Secretary of Health’s order of April 15, 2020. Notes David Vollero, Authority Executive Director, “The safety […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Announces Closure of the York County Resource Recovery Center on Saturdays
The York County Solid Waste Authority has suspended residential and commercial waste hauler deliveries to the York County Resource Recovery Center on Saturdays starting April 11, 2020 until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to reduce person-to-person contact. Again, starting April 11, 2020, the Resource Recovery Center will be closed for […]
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 […]