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    The York County Resource Recovery Center is a waste-to-energy facility that uses garbage as fuel to power a steam turbine to produce electricity. Visitors are given an overview of the process of waste-to-energy followed by a walking tour which includes the Tipping Floor, Turbine-Generator Room, and Control Room.

    Please note: Tours start at the Education center off of Blackgum Ct. Directions to the Education Center are provided upon registration.

    • Thursday: 10-11:30 a.m.; 2-3:30 p.m.

    About the Tour:

    • Tour Length: 90 minutes
    • Guided Tour: Yes
    • Public Restrooms: Yes
    • Handicap-Accessible: Yes
    • Cameras Permitted: Yes
    • Minimum Age Requirement: Must be 6 years or older
    • Retail/Factory Store on-site: No
    • Admission Charge: No
    • Conditions/Restrictions: Tour participants must register by Friday, June 8- maximum 60 participants per tour; participants must disclose if they have a pacemaker so they can be safely diverted from part of the tour; flat, closed toe shoes required; casual attire is suggested.
    • Motorcoaches: Yes, advance registration required and only 60 participants can be accommodated per tour.
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    Hours
    • 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
    General Information
    • 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
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair:
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    • Factory Tour:
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    • Cameras Permitted: Yes
    • Type of Tour: Guided
    • Tour Length: 1 hour

York County Visitor Information Center at Harley-Davidson, (Rt. 30 & Eden Rd)
1425 Eden Road | 717-852-6006
Open Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m

Downtown York Visitor Information Center at Central Market | 34 West Philadelphia St | 888-858-YORK or info@yorkpa.org

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