Welcome to the York County Solid Waste Authority
Facilitating Responsible Waste Management
Helping York County Dispose of Waste
We know you want to do the right thing. YCSWA aims to make waste disposal easy while keeping our environment top of mind. We provide long-term programs and infrastructure for waste reduction, reuse, and recycling.
PLEASE NOTE: YCSWA is not a trash hauler. We do not pick up your garbage. If you are having issues with trash removal, please call your trash disposal company. Click here to find out who that is.
Who is the York County Solid Waste Authority?
See how YCSWA is using waste-to-energy technology to keep our county and environment clean and healthy.
What’s New with YCSWA
DO NOT PUT YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN THE REGULAR TRASH OR RECYCLING BIN!
Have you seen our billboards around York County? We hope you have! They display a very important message. DO NOT PUT YOUR RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES IN THE REGULAR TRASH or recycling. Visit CALL2RECYCLE.ORG to find the nearest location that will dispose of your rechargeable batteries properly.
YCSWA’s Monthly Public Meeting
The Authority holds a public meeting the third Wednesday of every month at the York County Solid Waste Authority Management…
Vermicomposting: Worms with an Appetite (for Waste)!
Discover how composting works! Learn all about nature’s recycler, the red wiggler, and how these worms recycle food waste into…
York County Solid Waste Authority Safely Destroyed 3.57 Tons of Medication in 2023
In 2023, the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) disposed of a total of 3.57 tons of unused and expired…
2024 Tour Scholarships Announced: More than 470 York County Students to Learn How Garbage is Managed
The York County Solid Waste Authority is pleased to announce that eight school groups totaling approximately 470 students will participate…
It’s GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY!
Global Recycling Day was created in 2018 to help recognize and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving our primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together and put the planet first. Will you put the planet first today and every day and recycle whenever possible?
Why should you recycle?
1. Recycling reduces the need for extracting and processing raw materials.
2. Recycling saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to combat climate change.
For more information on recycling in York County visit www.ycswa.com/services/recycling/ .
If you would like additional details about GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY visit www.globalrecyclingday.com/.
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YCSWA is proud to support The York and Adams Counties Science and Engineering 2024 Fair (YCS&EF) which provides students with an opportunity to expand and increase their expertise in science and engineering. The Fair provides additional incentive by offering awards, scholarships, and an occasion to receive expert evaluation of projects for future science fair participants. Supporters of The Fair helped to provide awards to participating students and will sponsor the Senior division Grand Champions and a chaperone to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Los Angeles, California in May.
YCSWA is always happy to contribute to programs that assist students with an interest in science and engineering and will develop the minds of future innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
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Trash and recycling bins available for your next event from YCSWA!
Whether you are hosting a backyard barbeque or coordinating the largest event in York County, you can borrow easy to use trash and recycling receptacles from YCSWA at no cost.
It is our goal to provide options to York County residents to help keep our community clean and safe. Simply contact our office at 717-845-1066 or email m.waltemyer@ycswa.com for more information or to reserve trash and recycling bins.
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Information:
This year’s FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held on Saturday, May 4th from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. behind the YCSWA’s Recycle Drop-Off Area located at 2685 Blackthorne Court, York. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event. Click the link below to register online. If you are unable to register online, please call our office at 717-845-1066.
www.eventbrite.com/e/york-county-household-hazardous-waste-collection-event-tickets-852399960227
You can also visit www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/ for additional event information.
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Explore what the Hopewell Area Recreation Complex (HARC) has to offer. From walking trails to the Tot Lot and everything in between, HARC has something for everyone! Click the link below to learn more about the Complex.
Visit www.ycswa.com/facilities/harc/ for more information.
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Who is YORK COUNTY SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY (YCSWA)?
We are the municipal authority in York County that is tasked with facilitating responsible waste management. So, what does that mean? We serve York County by ensuring that people who live and work here have access to facilities and programs that allow them to dispose of or recycle their trash in the most responsible and sustainable way.
Want to know more? Check out www.ycswa.com.
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Do Not Put Rechargeable Batteries In Your Curbside Trash or Recycling Bin!
If you own a cellphone or power tool, you own a rechargeable battery. While convenient during their lifetime, rechargeable batteries require proper disposal when they are no longer usable.
Conventional disposal of these types of batteries in your curbside pickup can cause problems! Trash is compacted both in the garbage truck and at our waste-to-energy facility. When subjected to intense pressure these batteries combust and ignite causing fires in either garbage trucks or at our facility. Rechargeable batteries are also unsafe to put in your recycling bin.
Visit www.ycswa.com/batteries/ for a listing of collection sites for these potentially hazardous batteries. You can also visit www.ycswa.com/hazardous-waste-event/ for more details on rechargeable battery collection at our annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event.
NOTE: Household alkaline batteries like Eveready, Duracell (AA, AAA, 9-volt, C, or D sizes) can be disposed in your regular trash.
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Only 1 week left to register for the RECYCLED ART CONTEST!
ATTENTION ALL YORK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
YCSWA is celebrating Earth Day again this year by holding our 9th annual Earth Day RECYCLED ART CONTEST. All York County high school students are invited to participate. Let your creativity flow as you create a piece of art with repurposed materials. Prizes are awarded!
Visit www.ycswa.com/news/sponsored-events/ for a full explanation of contest guidelines and application form. The application deadline is February 23rd.
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York County Solid Waste Authority Safely Destroyed 3.57 Tons of Medication in 2023
In 2023, the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) disposed of a total of 3.57 tons of unused and expired residential medication collected via the YCSWA’s secure Medication Return Box Program, community drug take-back events and illegal drugs delivered by law enforcement for destruction.
Visit www.ycswa.com/york-county-solid-waste-authority-safely-destroyed-3-57-tons-of-medication-in-2023/ to read the full media release.
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We were sad to hear of the passing of longtime board member and friend of YCSWA, Clarence Nace.
Clarence volunteered countless hours and tirelessly dedicated his expertise to forwarding the mission of YCSWA. He became a full board member in 2000 and retired from the board in 2019.
We are thankful for Clarence’s dedication to YCSWA and his community. He will be dearly missed.
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We are SUPER excited for Sunday’s BIG GAME!
Why are we so amped up for the game, you might ask? It’s because a major food company is running a commercial that will focus on reducing food waste again this year to be aired during the BIG GAME. This same company has paid for similar commercials during the BIG GAME the past few years.
Waste reduction is an important topic. We hope that York County residents are thoughtful about how you dispose of your leftovers. Whether your trash is food or another item, we encourage you to consider if it can be recycled, re-used or repurposed before throwing it away. Score big for the environment, reduce waste!
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Enjoy the commercial!
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