York County Solid Waste & Refuse Authority

09/09/2026

Horn Farm’s 22nd Annual Pawpaw Festival will take place on September 19th and we are excited to be a vendor again this year. Get your pre-purchased tickets today! The Festival will take place from 9 am to 5 pm. Bring your friends and family to learn about Horn Farm and how pawpaw fruit is grown. Visit the food trucks, vendors, buy pawpaws, and stop by our tent to get instructions for making a vermicomposting bin. You can leave with your very own cup of worms to get your bin started.

We hope to see you there!

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Information:

Registration is open for our FREE Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. The event will be held on Saturday, October 17th beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. behind the YCSWA’s Recycle Drop-Off Area located at 2685 Blackthorne Court, York.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event which is open to York County residents only! Click the link below to register online. If you are unable to register online, please call our office at 717-845-1066.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/york-county-solid-waste-authoritys-household-hazardous-waste-event-tickets-1996493134710?aff=eivtefrnd&utm-campaign=social%2Cemail&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

You can also visit https://www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/household-hazardous-waste/ for additional event information.

08/25/2026

You wonder if something can be recycled and you are not entirely sure that it can be recycled but you throw it into your recycling bin anyway…that is called WISH-CYCLING. We know you have the best intentions, but when unrecyclable items are taken to the recycling facility, they may cause safety issues for the facility workers if they get caught in a machine. Ultimately, this material is put in the trash and sent to YCSWA’s waste-to-energy facility, the York County Resource Recovery Center.

Wish-cycling does not work for York County. Help out by learning more at www.PennWaste.com or www.ycswa.com.

08/21/2026

We frequently get asked how to properly dispose of paints, inks and dyes. There are three easy ways to get rid of these items that you no longer want or need. Here are the options:
• If they are still usable do an internet search for “donate paint/ink/dyes York PA” and you will find organizations that accept donations.
• Dispose of them in the regular garbage. Solidify any remaining paint in the can by adding kitty litter, shredded paper or a commercial paint hardener available at home improvement stores. We recommend that you double bag it to prevent spillage during transport, as well.
• Bring them to the Small Load Drop-Off Area located at the York County Resource Recovery Center.

Visit our website at www.ycswa.com/paint/ for more detailed information.

08/11/2026

We were honored to be part of the Roots and Branches Institute which was presented by the South Central Pennsylvania Environmental Literacy HUB. Teachers were given the opportunity to participate in this two-day retreat which focused on bridging the gap between foundational standards and community-wide impact.

A partnership between YCSWA, Red Lion Area High School District 8th grade Science team, and Lower Susquehanna Riverkeepers Association was featured as an example of how school districts can partner with community groups to increase environmental literacy. Participants also visited the York County Resource Recovery Center to tour the waste-to-energy facility and learn how YCSWA uses York County trash as fuel to create electricity.

For additional details and photos from this year’s Roots and Branches Institute visit www.baybackpack.com/blog/rooted-in-partnership-branching-into-practice.

08/06/2026

Did you know that YCSWA offers a FREE Litter Disposal Program?

It’s true! YCSWA’s FREE LITTER DISPOSAL PROGRAM is available for any civic or service group that organizes a community or roadside clean-up. Participants must pre-register and follow guidelines to receive a vehicle placard which will enable them to deliver litter to the York County Resource Recovery Center at no cost.

Visit www.ycswa.com/resources/resources-for-educators/free-litter-disposal-program/ for more details about YCSWA’s FREE Litter Disposal Program.

07/29/2026

🗑♻️Look who stopped by our booth at the York State Fair to say hi and proclaim her love of trash and all things York County Solid Waste Authority! It's our Authority Youth Ambassador, Carter Belker! 🗑♻️

Do you know a youth that teaches you a thing or two about trash and recycling and the environment? Maybe someone with a love for helping the environment in big and little ways to keep it clean for the next generation? Nominate a youth today for our Authority Youth Ambassador Award! Send us a private message with your nomination and why your nominee deserves the award!

07/23/2026

You’ve got trash. We’ve got a Small Load Drop-Off (SLDO) Facility.

We regularly receive positive reviews from residents who have visited our SLDO Facility and found it easy and convenient to use. Austin said “The staff are friendly and helpful.” Matthew recently wrote “Pleasant staff. Easy to navigate.” From refrigerants to yard waste, to metals and regular trash and more, our staff at the SLDO Facility can handle most items you have to throw away.

Feedback is priceless! You can call us, email us, Message us on Facebook, or write a review via Google Reviews. Whichever method you use, know that we appreciate you taking time to communicate your questions, concerns, or positive remarks.

For more information on household waste disposal visit www.ycswa.com/services/household-waste/. If you would like additional information on the SLDO Facility visit www.ycswa.com/facilities/small-load-drop-off/ .