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YCSWA: Myths Debunked
If you ask the average person on the street in York County who the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is, you will probably get quite a few different answers. And the correct answer is……The YCSWA works to facilitate responsible solid waste management for all of York County. This article will touch on the two […]
Don’t Fall into a Bad Mood Over Yard Waste This Time of Year
It’s finally Fall! You know what that means. Most of us will spend at least a few hours in our yards raking leaves and cleaning up vegetation. And, when the job is complete, we will sit back and enjoy the crisp Autumn air. But what should we do with our yard waste? Let us enlighten […]
What Should I Do With My Residential Medical Waste?
Disposing of medical waste can be confusing. From needles to prescription medications and everything in between, it is very important that you throw every type of medication away properly. The YCSWA is here to make all trash disposal easy. Below is a quick and easy read to help you discard your no longer needed medical […]
Back to School Tips for Reducing Waste
The back to school season is a good time to look at the systems and routines your family has in place and assess whether or not they are helpful. This is the perfect time to think about how your family might be able to simplify life and eliminate clutter. One of the best ways to […]
Stream Study at York County Sanitary Landfill
BACKGROUND/UPDATE: In 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) approved the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Stream Study Plan to be conducted at sample points along Ebaughs Creek and Rambo Run in Hopewell and East Hopewell Townships in York, PA for a period of one year. The stream study was conducted in conjunction with […]