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LCSWMA manages the municipal solid waste and recyclable materials from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania But what if the opposite were true?

By definition, waste means something "discarded as no longer useful." What if we RETHINK waste and consider the value it holds? What if we RECOVER opportunities from waste to RENEW our world? What if waste were a resource? LCSWMA answers this question every day in innovative, creative and sustainable ways. Visit www.wasteisaresource.org to watch the story unfold.

10/22/2026

Take a peek! 🦉

Our Environmental Field Manager, Jeff Musser, captured this special moment of a young Eastern Screech-Owl peeking out of a nesting box at Frey Farm Landfill (FFLF).

Eastern Screech-Owls are year-round residents of Pennsylvania and are most active around dusk, after dark, and in the early morning hours. Keep your eyes open for these feathered friends and other wildlife in your area!

Did you know FFLF is certified gold from the Wildlife Habitat Council? Learn more about how LCSWMA responsibly manages waste to protect local wildlife at LCSWMA.org.

10/21/2026

Battery safety starts with simple habits. 🔋image

Follow these handling tips for storing, charging, and disposing of batteries to help prevent fires and protect your home and community.

Never place batteries in the trash or recycling bin. Lancaster county residents can dispose of batteries and other select items containing lithium-ion batteries at LCSWMA's Household Hazardous Waste Facility for FREE.

For safe battery disposal options near you, visit SafeBatteryDisposal.com

10/16/2026

Waste-to-energy (WTE) turns non-hazardous waste that cannot be recycled into electricity. It’s a safe and efficient process that helps to power local homes and businesses using the waste that might otherwise go straight to a landfill.

LCSWMA operates two WTE facilities, one in Lancaster County and one in Dauphin County, transforming waste into a valuable resource for our communities.

Visit ThinkAboutWTE.org to learn more about the benefits of WTE.

10/15/2026

What better way to partake in International E-Waste Day than to clean out those overfilled junk drawers!

Today serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible electronic waste disposal. Visit SafeBatteryDisposal.com to find disposal options near you. If you live in Lancaster County, you can drop your cellphones, tablets and other digital devices off at LCSWMA's HHW Facility for free! Visit our website for the full list of accepted items.

10/14/2026

This week, we're celebrating National Risk Awareness Week by recognizing our wonderful Safety Department! Thank you both for helping our team stay safe, make informed decisions, and build a culture of preparedness. We appreciate all you do to support our team!

10/12/2026

We are open for business today on Columbus Day/ Indigenous People’s Day!

Whether you have trash, recyclables, or household hazardous waste (HHW), you can plan a trip to one of our facilities. Lancaster County residents can drop off batteries and other HHW for FREE at our HHW Facility!

Visit LCSWMA.ORG for facility locations and hours.

10/09/2026

Did you know landfill gas can be turned into a reliable fuel source?

At LCSWMA's Frey Farm Landfill, methane is collected through a network of pipes and converted into a reliable source of fuel instead of being released directly into the atmosphere.

Since 2005, our landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) plant has been putting this resource to work. The 3.2-megawatt project exports energy to the PJM power grid and is operated by NextEra Renewable Fuels." with "The 3.2-megawatt project is operated by a national renewable energy company and exports energy to the local grid. This is one more way we turn everyday waste into a resource!

To learn more about the LFGTE process, visit LCSWMA.ORG

10/05/2026

All LCSWMA facilities will be open and operating during regular business hours on Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday, October 12.

For our hours and locations, please visit LCSWMA.ORG

09/28/2026

The Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) is greatly saddened to announce the passing of former Chief Executive Officer James (Jim) D. Warner, who led the authority from 1996 to 2018, and whose leadership, vision, and dedication helped shape our organization and the communities we serve.

Jim's legacy lives on through the people, programs, and environmental initiatives he championed throughout his remarkable career. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know him.

A more detailed tribute honoring Jim's life and legacy can be found on our news site: news.lcswma.com

09/16/2026

It's National Truck Driver Appreciation Week! 🚚

This week, we are proud to recognize and thank our incredible driving crew for all that you do. Your hard work makes a difference in the services we provide, and we are grateful to have you as part of the LCSWMA team!

Address

1299 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA
17603

Telephone

+17173979968

Website

http://www.lcswma.org/, http://linktr.ee/lcswmapa

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