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3/15/2023
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 6th from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. The event will be held…

3/1/2023
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…

1/25/2023
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—…

1/19/2023
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…

1/12/2023
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,…

12/12/2022
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…

11/17/2022
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…

9/27/2022
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…

4/25/2022
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…

3/24/2022
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…

3/22/2022
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…

2/3/2022
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…

1/31/2022
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY ANNOUNCES OFFICERS FOR 2022

The York County Solid Waste Authority has elected officers for 2022.  They are as follows:                     Chairman— Patrick Ball                      Vice…

1/27/2022
York County Solid Waste Authority Safely Destroyed 1.64 Tons of Medications in 2021

The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) disposed of a total of 1.64 tons of unused and expired residential medication collected via the Authority’s Secure Medication Take-back Box Program, community…

1/3/2022
The York County Commissioners and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill Present Citations to the Authority for Earning the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence & the 50-Year Anniversary of the Authority

    The York County Solid Waste Authority hosted the York County Commissioners and Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill at their Education Center on Monday, December 20 at 3:00 p.m. The Commissioners…

12/15/2021
York County Solid Waste Authority recognized by York County Commissioners, Sen. Phillips-Hill

Authority celebrating 50th anniversary, Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence Who: York County Solid Waste Authority, York County Commissioners and state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York County) What: The Authority will host…

12/3/2021
Covanta Holding Corporation, Operator of the York County Resource Recovery Center, Acquired by the EQT Infrastructure V Fund

  Covanta Holding Corporation, operator of the York County Resource Recovery Center, has been acquired by the EQT Infrastructure V fund (“EQT Infrastructure”).   The acquisition will not impact day-to-day operations…

10/6/2021
Governor Wolf Honors York County Solid Waste Authority for Environmental Excellence

Gov. Tom Wolf has recognized the York County Solid Waste Authority (Authority) for its commitment to the environment through the successful completion of a major Site Improvement Project that ensures…

9/22/2021
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2022 BUDGET WITH $2.50/TON INCREASE IN THE COST FOR WASTE DISPOSAL

 The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2022. The tip fee (cost for disposal) for York County processible municipal solid waste at the York County…

8/25/2021
West Manheim Township 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 West Manheim Township bringing the number of participating municipalities in York County to 19.  The…

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