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.
The York County Solid Waste Authority accepts self-hauled bulk and household waste at the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC). Posted disposal fees are $85 per ton, with a minimum fee of $20 for loads up to 470 pounds, and $200 per ton for loads consisting solely of tires. Loads consisting solely of electronics carry no tipping fee. The facility accepts garbage and items that require special handling, including household waste, construction waste, household hazardous waste, materials requiring assured destruction, medical waste, and residual/industrial waste. Public drop-off hours are Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m.–noon. Remember that YCSWA is not a trash hauler and does not pick up bulky items — curbside bulk pickup, if offered, is arranged
Illegally abandoning bulky items on roadsides or another's property instead of proper disposal is prosecuted as illegal dumping under 18 Pa.C.S. §6501, a summary offense with fines starting at $50.
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