Welcome to the York County Solid Waste Authority
Providing long-term programs and infrastructure for waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
PLEASE NOTE: YCSWA is NOT a trash hauler. We do not pick up your garbage. If you are having issues with trash removal, please call your trash disposal company. Click here to find out who that is.
Who is the York County Solid Waste Authority?
See how YCSWA is using waste-to-energy technology to keep our county and environment clean and healthy.
What’s New with YCSWA
DO NOT PUT YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN THE REGULAR TRASH OR RECYCLING BIN!
Have you seen our billboards around York County? We hope you have! They display a very important message. DO NOT PUT YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN THE REGULAR TRASH or recycling. Visit CALL2RECYCLE.ORG to find the nearest location that will dispose of your rechargeable batteries properly.
YCSWA’s Monthly Public Meeting
The board meets bi-monthly (January, March, May, July, September, and November) on the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings are…
Vermicomposting: Worms with an Appetite (for Waste)!
Discover how composting works! Learn all about nature’s recycler, the red wiggler, and how these worms recycle food waste into…
YCSWA Sponsors Recycling Assembly Programs in Eight York County Elementary Schools
To promote recycling and celebrate America Recycles Day (November 15), the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is sponsoring an…
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2026 BUDGET FEE INCREASE TO FUND LONG TERM COUNTY NEEDS
The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2026, including a tipping fee increase to address…
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Use your rotting pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns to compost!
To compost a pumpkin, remove any candles or decorations. Next, cut it into smaller pieces to speed up decomposition. Place the pieces into a compost pile or bin, mixing them with "brown"(carbon-rich and dry) materials like dried leaves to balance the "green" (nitrogen-rich and moist) pumpkin, and cover the pieces with more leaves.
If you can’t compost your pumpkins or jack-o-lanterns, find a local farmer who can use them as a treat for their animals.
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The Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) awarded YCSWA with the 2025 Municipal Authority Community Engagement Award in the category of Electronic Communications for our TalkTrashToUs.com survey campaign. This award is given to a municipal authority that effectively communicates the value of the authority through innovative approaches to community engagement.
We are thankful to PMAA for recognizing our efforts to communicate this important message to York County.
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National First Responders Day is dedicated to honoring the courage and selflessness of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and other public safety and emergency personnel. The day recognizes their sacrifices, the risks they take, and their dedication to keeping communities safe and responding to emergencies.
Thank you to our York County First Responders who give of themselves for the safety and health of others. You are our heroes!
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YCSWA’s Permits/Safety Coordinator, David Schmidenberg, has completed all requirements for a Board of Certified Safety Professionals® (BCSP®) certification. This highly respected certification is awarded by BCSP to individuals who meet eligibility and experience criteria in the safety, health, and environmental (SH&E) discipline and have passed a rigorous examination. BCSP credential holders are among the most highly trained, educated, and experienced individuals in the safety field.
Congratulations and thank you for taking this step to make YCSWA and York County a safer place to work and live.
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Attention Teachers!
YCSWA offers FREE EDUCATIONAL TOURS! There is no cost for our tours and YCSWA will pay for your transportation to our facility.
Simply submit a Tour Scholarship Program Application to us by December 31st. We will work with you to schedule a tour to The York County Resource Center or Hopewell Area Recreation Complex and we will work with you to pay for your transportation.
Visit www.ycswa.com/resources/resources-for-educators/tours/ for more information.
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We had great weather for Hauler Appreciation Day!
Last week, YCSWA and Reworld Waste showed our appreciation for our trash haulers and other customers with coffee and doughnuts, along with lunch from Mama’s Meltz and a small gift of our appreciation!
To make the day even more exciting, President Commissioner, Julie Wheeler, and Commissioner, Doug Hoke, joined YCSWA staff to serve lunch to the haulers.
Thank you, trash haulers, for the work you do each day to keep York County clean and safe.
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Several YCSWA employees participated in United Way of York’s Day of Caring by spending a few hours helping staff at Horn Farm Center. It was a beautiful day to be outside and give back to the community we serve.
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Time is Running Out to Register for our FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event!
Registration is open for our FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. The event will be held on Saturday, October 11th beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. behind the YCSWA’s Recycle Drop-Off Area located at 2685 Blackthorne Court, York.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event which is open to York County residents only! Click the link below to register online. If you are unable to register online, please call our office at 717-845-1066.
You can also visit www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/ for additional event information.
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York County Solid Waste Authority's Household Hazardous Waste Event
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Dispose of your household hazardous waste safely at the YCSWA HHW Event - protect the environment and your community!The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2026, including a tipping fee increase to address rising costs and to fund projects for long term system stability.
Read the full media release at www.ycswa.com/york-county-solid-waste-authority-approves-2026-budget-fee-increase-to-fund-long-te... .
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It’s officially autumn. It’s the time of year when we round up the fallen leaves, branches, and sticks in our yards for disposal. If your municipality does not have a plan for autumn yard waste disposal, use the YCSWA website to find out how to properly dispose of these items.
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Information!
Registration is open for our FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. The event will be held on Saturday, October 11th beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. behind the YCSWA’s Recycle Drop-Off Area located at 2685 Blackthorne Court, York.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event which is open to York County residents only! Click the link below to register online. If you are unable to register online, please call our office at 717-845-1066.
You can also visit www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/ for additional event information.
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