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FREE FACILITY TOURS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE FROM THE YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
The Authority is happy to announce that we will resume facility tours and environmental education programs. We are currently providing these activities with added Covid-19 safety measures to protect our visitors. Tours and programs are limited to no more than 25 participants to ensure proper social distancing. Those who are interested in scheduling a tour […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2021 BUDGET WITH $2.50/TON INCREASE IN THE COST FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2021. The tip fee (cost for disposal) for York County processible municipal solid waste at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) for 2021 will increase from $65 per ton to $67.50 per ton. This increase represents a 3.8 percent increase. The minimum […]
Elemental Mercury
Elemental mercury, or liquid mercury that is not contained within a device, is a health hazard and must be cleaned up and disposed of in a very specific manner. For instructions on how to clean up elemental mercury, if spilled, follow this link to the Environmental Protection Agency’s website: https://www.epa.gov/mercury/what-do-if-mercury-thermometer-breaks The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection […]
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 Reschedules Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for October 3
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) has 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 […]