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Serving York County Through Covid-19
It is no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted everyone. Life changed drastically in what seemed to be a matter of just a few days. As new regulations and orders were issued, YCSWA quickly made adjustments in order to continue to meet York County’s waste disposal needs. We Are Committed to Keeping York County […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Tentatively Reschedules Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for October 3
The York County Solid Waste Authority has tentatively rescheduled its free residential household hazardous waste (HHW) collection program for Saturday, October 3, 2020. The event was postponed in May due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The HHW program will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Authority’s Ash Recycling and Processing Facility located […]
TEN YORK COUNTY NON-PROFITS AWARDED A TOTAL OF $652,570 IN GRANTS FROM THE PA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TO FIGHT HUNGER AND PREVENT FOOD WASTE
The York County Solid Waste Authority worked with 10 York County non-profit organizations to submit grants to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for funding to assist with fighting hunger and reducing food waste. The PADEP’s Food Recovery Infrastructure grants were awarded for the first time ever in late May. The grants will allow food […]
Pet Items
Pet equipment that is good working condition and pet food that is fresh and not expired can sometimes be donated. An internet search such as “donate (pet carrier, pet food etc.) York PA” will show businesses that accept these items for donation. Pet items can also be disposed of in the regular trash.
Baby/Childcare Equipment
Baby and childcare equipment that is in good working order may be able to be donated, however, it is very important to do an internet search on the item using its manufacturing ID or serial number before donating to make sure there are no safety recalls for the product. When you have a verified that […]
Luggage
Luggage that is in good working order can often be donated. An internet search such as “donate luggage York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials for donation. Luggage can also be placed in the regular trash.
Hardware
Hardware items that are in good working condition can often be donated. An internet search such as “donate hardware York PA” will show businesses that accept these materials for donation. Metal hardware can also often be recycled at metal scrap recycling businesses. An internet search such as “recycle scrap metal York PA” will show businesses […]
Straw
Hay and straw bales are often used for outdoor home decor. Straw can also be used as animal bedding or mulch in gardens to prevent weeds. Hay contains grain seeds so it is not recommended for mulching purposes. Hay and straw bales can also be disposed of in the regular garbage curbside or at the […]
Confidential Documents
Businesses and residents may have security concerns about disposing of papers that contain confidential information (social security numbers, health information, banking information, etc.) in the regular trash. The York County Solid Waste Authority offers an Assured Destruction disposal procedure for York County businesses and residents to safely and securely destroy such materials. More information about […]
Litter
In general, litter can be disposed of in the regular trash. Please remember to recycle any acceptable items from the litter you collect. To find out what is recyclable in your area, please consult your municipality or recycling hauler. If you have questions regarding the disposal of a particular item, please type more specific words […]