York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) will hold a free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Event on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will be held in the paved lot behind the YCSWA Recycling Drop-Off Center, 2685 Blackthorne Court, York.

While attending the event, all participants must remain in their vehicles, and all collection materials must be in the trunk or bed of the vehicle, not the back seat. Materials will be removed from the vehicle trunk or bed by event staff. Smoking is not permitted at any time during the event.

Household hazardous waste includes products from the home that are corrosive, such as drain cleaners or bleach; flammable, such as gasoline; reactive, such as pool chemicals; or toxic, such as pesticides. The HHW Collection Event will benefit York County by identifying hazardous waste found in the home and providing an opportunity to manage these materials in a safe and efficient manner. Visit http://www.ycswa.com/wp-content/uploads/HHW-Event-Acceptable-Items-2026.pdf for a list of products that are and are not accepted at this event.

All York County residents are eligible to participate in this event, but businesses, institutions, and government entities are not eligible. The program is funded by tipping fees collected at the York County Resource Recovery Center and a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. After collection, a licensed hazardous waste commercial hauler will transport and manage the household hazardous waste, recycling as much of the material as possible.

Registration is required. Online registration is available for residents at https://tinyurl.com/YCSWA-HHW-2026. Space is limited.