5 rules for unincorporated York County, Pennsylvania.
Verified from official government sources
No matter where you live in York County, your hauler must deliver household garbage to the York County Resource Recovery Center, a waste-to-energy plant run by the York County Solid Waste Authority. Curbside collection itself is arranged by your municipality or a private hauler.
YCSWA FAQ; PA Act 101, 53 P.S. §4000.101
No matter where you live in York County, your hauler delivers your garbage to the York County Resource Recovery Center. The center is a waste-to-energy facility that burns your garbage in accordance with strict environmental standards.
The York County Solid Waste Authority runs disposal facilities but does not set curbside bin-placement rules. When and how you place carts at the curb is governed by your borough or township ordinance and its contracted hauler — typically no earlier than the evening before collection.
York County residents can self-haul bulk trash and special-handling items directly to the York County Resource Recovery Center. Fees are $85 per ton with a $20 minimum for loads up to 470 pounds; tire-only loads are $200 per ton. Electronics-only loads are accepted free.
YCSWA / YCRRC posted disposal fees
$85/ton. Minimum fee of $20 for loads up to 470 pounds. $200/ton for loads consisting solely of tires. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM–Noon. YCSWA is not a trash hauler. We do not pick up your garbage.
Under Pennsylvania's Act 101, recycling is mandatory in 18 York County municipalities, determined by population and density. About 99% of the county's population has access to curbside or drop-off recycling. Your specific municipality sets the accepted materials and collection schedule.
PA Act 101, 53 P.S. §4000.101 (per YCSWA)
Act 101 makes recycling a requirement in 18 York County municipalities. Mandatory recycling is based on the population/density of a community. Approximately 99% of York County's population has access to curbside or drop-off recycling programs.
Dumping trash, tires, or debris on public or private property in York County is a crime under Pennsylvania's scattering-rubbish law, 18 Pa.C.S. §6501. A first offense is a summary offense carrying a $50–$300 fine plus mandatory cleanup hours; repeat offenses are misdemeanors with up to $1,000 fines.
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