York County, PA Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- General tipping fee
- $85/ton
- Minimum fee
- $20 for loads up to 470 lbs
- Tire-only loads
- $200/ton
- Electronics-only loads
- No tipping fee
- Drop-off hours
- Mon–Fri 8–4; Sat 8–noon
Summary
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.
$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.
Full Breakdown
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.
Violations & Fines
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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