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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 […]
Switches
Mercury switches contain the toxic metal mercury and are not permitted to be disposed of in York County garbage. Click here to view options to manage HHW in York County. Switches that do not contain mercury can be disposed of in the regular garbage.
Christmas Trees
Artificial Christmas trees that are in good condition may be able to be donated. An internet search such as “donate Christmas tree York PA” will show options to donate such items. Live Christmas trees are often collected curbside for recycling by waste haulers or municipal programs. Some municipalities also offer recycling drop-offs for Christmas trees. […]
Metal
Most curbside and drop-off recycling programs in York County, including the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Recycling Drop-off Center, accept aluminum, steel and bi-metal cans for recycling. To verify if these items are recyclable in your municipality, contact them directly. Many other metal items are able to be donated, if in good working condition, or […]
Fairview Township to Reopen Residential Electronics Recycling Beginning Monday, May 4, 2020
Fairview Township has long offered residents a free electronics recycling collection program that piggybacks onto the York County Solid Waste Authority’s overall electronics recycling program. This spring, Fairview Township suspended the program due to the pandemic, but beginning Monday, May 4, Fairview Township will resume electronics recycling Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. […]
High School Recycled Art Contest Officially Cancelled for 2020
The York County Solid Waste Authority has cancelled its 6th annual High School Recycled Art Contest due to safety concerns related to the current Coronavirus pandemic and the suspension of in-school activities for the remainder of the year. Mindy Waltemyer, Authority Recycling Coordinator and organizer of the Recycled Art Contest says: “After reaching out to […]
STARTING MONDAY, APRIL 20, ALL YORK COUNTY RESOURCE RECOVERY CENTER CUSTOMERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS/FACE COVERINGS
Starting Monday, April 20, the York County Solid Waste Authority is requiring all waste haulers, residential customers and visitors to the York County Resource Recovery Center to wear a mask or face covering while on site per the PA Secretary of Health’s order of April 15, 2020. Notes David Vollero, Authority Executive Director, “The safety […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Announces Closure of the York County Resource Recovery Center on Saturdays
The York County Solid Waste Authority has suspended residential and commercial waste hauler deliveries to the York County Resource Recovery Center on Saturdays starting April 11, 2020 until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to reduce person-to-person contact. Again, starting April 11, 2020, the Resource Recovery Center will be closed for […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Suspends Residential Electronics Recycling during Covid-19 Pandemic
The York County Solid Waste Authority has suspended residential electronics recycling until further notice due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to reduce person-to-person contact. Under Governor Wolf’s “Stay at Home” order, residents should be traveling only for essential services: Essential travel includes things like commuting to an essential job, picking up supplies like […]