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RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE AFTER THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The York County Solid Waste Authority is conducting a FREE Christmas Tree Recycling Program for all York County residents. Beginning December 26, 2019, residents may bring their tree to the parking lot located directly across the street from the York County Resource Recovery Center in Manchester Township on Blackbridge Rd. Residents should remove any ornaments, lights, […]
Shop Small Businesses on Saturday (and every day) and You Will Automatically Reduce Waste
November 30th is Small Business Saturday. There are many reasons to love this day, such as finding one-of-a-kind merchandise, supporting local businesses and helping to boost the local economy. All of these are good reasons. But the reason dearest to our hearts is that small businesses use less waste in the packaging of their products, […]
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 […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority Sponsors Recycling Assembly Programs in Nine York County Elementary Schools
To promote recycling and celebrate “America Recycles Day” (November 15), the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is sponsoring puppet show assembly programs in nine York County Elementary Schools. The recycling-themed program, titled “Magic Pots and Recycled Bottles,” was created by Kathleen Jacobs of “Kathleen Jacobs and Puppets.” Students will see ordinary household items “recycled” […]
YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY APPROVES 2020 BUDGET WITH $3 INCREASE IN THE COST FOR WASTE DISPOSAL
The York County Solid Waste Authority has approved its budget for fiscal 2020. The tip fee (cost for disposal) for York County processible municipal solid waste at the York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) for 2020 will increase from $62 per ton to $65 per ton. The minimum fee to dispose of waste is $20 […]
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 […]
Charcoal
Natural, additive-free wood charcoal and ash can be beneficially reused in many ways. For more information, click here. If reusing charcoal ash, always make sure that the material is completely cooled before doing anything else with it. Charcoal briquettes contain potentially dangerous chemicals that prevent them and their ash from being safely reused. Unused charcoal […]
Hauler Appreciation Day Recognizes Waste Haulers for their Hard Work
The York County Solid Waste Authority (facility owner) and Covanta York Renewable Energy, LLC (facility operator) are hosting “Hauler Appreciation Day” at the York County Resource Recovery Center on Thursday, October 3, 2019. The event kicks off at 6AM in the hauler lounge with coffee and donuts compliments of Covanta. From 11:00AM until 1:00PM, a […]
The York County Solid Waste Authority’s Executive Director Receives “Authority Employee of the Year” Award from the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association
David E. Vollero, York County Solid Waste Authority Executive Director, received the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association’s (PMAA), “Authority Employee of the Year” award at PMAA’s annual conference on September 9, 2019. Vollero was nominated by the York County Solid Waste Authority’s Vice Chairman Charles (Fred) Ritzmann for his success over the past several years in […]
Tools
Tools that are in good working order can usually be donated. An internet search such as “donate tools York PA” will show businesses that accept these items for donation. Metal tools may be able to be recycled at scrap metal businesses. An internet search such as “recycle metal wrench, saw, etc. York PA” will show […]