York County Solid Waste Information
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The York County Solid Waste Authority aims to make the disposal of garbage easy while keeping our environment top of mind. We know people want to do the right thing, so we strive to provide long-term waste management programs and infrastructures that consider waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
York County Solid Waste Tips
YCSWA Wants to Hear from You!
Proper Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries
YCSWA Wants to Hear from You!
YCSWA is seeking feedback from York County residents through a survey available at www.TalkTrashToUs.com. This helps YCSWA understand community perceptions of trash management and future needs.
Yard Waste Disposal Tips
Proper Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries
YCSWA Wants to Hear from You!
Municipalities often provide curbside yard waste pickup. Contact your municipality or waste hauler for services. If unavailable, you can mulch leaves, use clippings for garden beds, or compost them. Alternatively, bring your yard waste to the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC). Check www.ycswa.com for accepted items.
Proper Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries
Proper Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries
Proper Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries
Rechargeable batteries can cause fires in trash trucks and at facilities. Do not dispose of them in curbside trash or recycling. Visit www.call2recycle.org for proper disposal sites. Household alkaline batteries can be disposed of in regular trash.
New E-cycling Locations
New E-cycling Locations
Proper Disposal of Rechargeable Batteries
Goodwill and Reworld now offer free electronics recycling at several locations in York County, including Goodwill stores in York, Hanover, and Shrewsbury. The York County Resource Recovery Center also accepts e-waste.
Free Tours and Programs
New E-cycling Locations
Free Tours and Programs
YCSWA offers free tours of the York County Resource Recovery Center, where trash is converted into electricity. They also offer tours of the Hopewell Area Recreation Complex, a former landfill turned recreational space. Additionally, YCSWA hosts fun, educational programs like Vermicomposting and Recycled Paper Revelations. Visit www.ycswa.com for more details.