York County Solid Waste Authority

Name: York County Solid Waste Authority
Address: 2700 Blackbridge Rd, York, PA, 17406, UNITED STATES
Telephone: 717-845-1066

2700 Blackbridge Rd
York, PA 17406
Ph: 717-845-1066

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The York County Resource Recovery Center (RRC) is a waste-to-energy facility that uses garbage as fuel to produce steam to power a turbine to generate electricity. The RRC is designated under PA Legislation as a source of "green power". Visitors will be given an overview of the process of waste-to-energy followed by a walking tour of the facility, which includes the Tipping Floor, the Turbine-Generator Room and the Control Room. Tour space is limited- all guests must register by Thursday, June 6. Thursday: Tours scheduled for 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. About the Event: Event Type: Guided Tour Event Length: 60-90 minutes Public Restrooms: Yes Handicap-Accessible: Yes Cameras Permitted: Yes Minimum Age Requirement: Yes; Must be six years or older to tour Retail/Factory Store on-site: No Admission Charge: No Conditions/Restrictions: Yes; All guests must pre-register by Thursday, June 6. Guests must wear closed-toe shoes. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided. Motorcoaches: Yes; all groups must pre-register by Thursday, June 6. Maximum number of 60 guests per tour.

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- Operating Season: Year-round
- Monday Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
- Tuesday Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
- Wednesday Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
- Thursday Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
- Friday Hours: 9 am - 3 pm
- Saturday Hours: Closed
- Sunday Hours: Closed
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- Admission Cost: none
- Restrictions: Tour participants must wear flat, closed toe shoes. Hard hats and safety glasses will be provided.
- Motorcoaches Welcome: By reservation only
- Age Requirement: 6 years & up
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- Cameras Permitted: Yes
- Type of Tour: Guided
- Tour Length: 60 minutes

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