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.
Pennsylvania's Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act (Act 101 of 1988, 53 P.S. §4000.101) requires recycling in larger, denser communities. Per the York County Solid Waste Authority, “Act 101 makes recycling a requirement in 18 York County municipalities,” and 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. In mandated municipalities, residents must separate designated recyclables (commonly newspaper, cardboard, glass, metal cans, and certain plastics) from trash; the exact materials list and collection method are set by each municipality and its hauler. Residents may also drop recyclables at YCSWA facilities. Check whether your borough or township is one of the 18 mandated municipalities
In mandated municipalities, non-separation of required recyclables is enforced by the municipality under its Act 101 recycling ordinance — typically warnings then fines. Enforcement specifics are set locally.
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