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 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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- 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
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- Cameras Permitted: Yes
- Type of Tour: Guided
- Tour Length: 1 hour

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