Household Hazardous Waste Events
YCSWA will hold two HHW Collection Events, one in the spring and one in the fall. These Hazardous Household Waste Collection Event begins at 9 am and ends at 1 pm and are free for York County residents. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Both HHW Collection Events will be held in the area behind YCSWA’s Recycling Drop-Off Center. Click here for a list of items that are accepted and not accepted during the event.Click here for more information about the disposal of hazardous waste for businesses. More information will be published closer to the time of the event.
Earth Day Recycled Art Contest
To promote recycling and celebrate Earth Day (April 22), YCSWA sponsors an annual Recycled Art Contest for York County high school students. Students in grades 9–12 are invited to participate and may submit artwork individually or as a team. More information will be published closer to the time of the event.
2026 Contest Winners
1st Place: Liliana Basta, Red Lion Area Senior HS, “Gold Soul”
2nd Place: Eden Lloyd and Allyena Sibole, Logos Academy, “Rosy Maple Moth”
3rd Place: Ava Harris, Red Lion Area Senior HS, “Fairy Box”
2025 Recycled Art Contest Video
York County Envirothon
The York County Solid Waste Authority is a proud sponsor of the York County Envirothon. This event, organized by the York County Conservation District, includes a comprehensive, multi-media, interdisciplinary environmental education experience. Students learn about Earth’s environment and ecological systems while developing skills to recognize and resolve human impacts on the planet.
Every year, hundreds of York County students in grades 3–12 attend the event, held at Rudy County Park. They compete in a team format within their own grade levels and are tested on their knowledge of aquatics, forestry, soils, and wildlife. At the senior-high level, the winning team goes on to compete at the state level for the chance to represent Pennsylvania at the North American Envirothon, a national competition.
The mission of the Envirothon is to develop knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated citizens who have an understanding of natural resources and are willing and prepared to work toward achieving and maintaining a balance between the quality of life and the quality of the environment. YCSWA is proud to support and encourage students as they learn how to protect and preserve the environment.
For more information about the York County Envirothon, or to become a sponsor, click here.
Committed to Our Community
At YCSWA, we love supporting our community and educating York County residents on ways to manage waste responsibly and preserve the environment. We are proud to partner with local organizations on a variety of events and programs, including:
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