Welcome to the York County Solid Waste Authority
Providing 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 Elicits Feedback from Residents On Future of York County’s Waste Management System
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) recently posted a survey link on www.ycswa.com and on billboards throughout York County,…
The York County Solid Waste Authority Sponsors High School Earth Day Recycled Art Contest
To promote recycling and celebrate “Earth Day” (April 22), the York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) is sponsoring a Recycled…
YCSWA recently posted a survey link on www.ycswa.com and on billboards throughout York County asking residents to “Talk Trash to Us”. The survey, located at www.TalkTrashToUs.com is an effort from the YCSWA to gain knowledge about how those who live and work in York County perceive the YCSWA and what they would like to see in trash management in the future.
Visit www.ycswa.com/news/media-releases/ to read the full media release.
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York College of Pennsylvania emphasizes critical thinking and active learning so students will graduate ready for their new career. Dr. Kennicutt, Professor at YCP, recently asked her students to be active learners when a member of YCSWA’s staff visited her class to create a vermicomposting bin with Civil Engineering seniors. A few days later, the group visited our waste-to-energy facility, the York County Resource Recovery Center, for a tour.
We hope these students enjoyed their time with us as much as we enjoyed our time with them. Best wishes to them as they prepare to graduate!
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Junior Achievement of South Central PA is “inspiring tomorrows” through financial literacy and career exploration programs. They have done and are doing amazing things for students in our community and that is why YCSWA has chosen to be a sponsor.
As a sponsor of Junior Achievement, a member of our staff was invited to inaugurate the Mayor of Biztown. Community Services Division Manager, Jen Cristofoletti, was more than happy to pay a visit to Biztown for this honor.
It is our privilege to support Junior Achievement and work together to meet our common goal to provide worthwhile services to the residents of York County.
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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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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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