Recycling
Recycling Where, When & How to Recycle in York County
Educational Programs
Educational Programs
York County Solid Waste Authority Will Hold A Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event
3/15/2023 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…
York County Solid Waste Authority
Welcome to the York County Solid Waste Authority Providing long-term programs and infrastructure for waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
York County Solid Waste Authority Safely Destroyed 2.62 Tons of Medications in 2022
1/12/2023 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…
Disposal of Hazardous Waste From a Business
11/17/2022 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…
Toys
CAUTION: Toys with rechargeable batteries are a fire hazard and should have the batteries removed and managed safely before disposal. Click here for more information about battery management. REUSE: Toys…
Tobacco and Nicotine Products
CAUTION: Tobacco and nicotine products contain toxic substances that could poison children and pets and should be disposed in a manner that keeps them secure from their access. Cigarettes and…
Biodegradable and Compostable Products
Biodegradable refers to any organic matter in waste which can be broken down into carbon dioxide, water, methane or simple organic molecules by micro-organisms and other living things acting in…