Hopewell Area Recreation Complex

01/29/2026

ATTENTION ALL YORK COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!

YCSWA is celebrating Earth Day again this year by holding our 11th annual Earth Day RECYCLED ART CONTEST. All York County high school students are invited to participate. Let your creativity flow as you create a piece of art with repurposed materials. Prizes are awarded!

Visit www.ycswa.com/news/sponsored-events/ for a full explanation of contest guidelines and application form. The application deadline is February 20th.

01/12/2026

Did you know that YCSWA offers a FREE Litter Disposal Program?

It’s true! YCSWA’s FREE LITTER DISPOSAL PROGRAM is available for any civic or service group that organizes a community or roadside clean-up. Participants must pre-register and follow guidelines to receive a vehicle placard which will enable them to deliver litter to the York County Resource Recovery Center at no cost.

Visit www.ycswa.com/resources/resources-for-educators/free-litter-disposal-program/ for more details about YCSWA’s FREE Litter Disposal Program.

09/29/2025

We are pleased to recognize a Silver Sponsor of our upcoming Grand Reopening event, the York County Solid Waste & Refuse Authority.

The YCSWA facilitates responsible waste management for York County, always keeping the environment top of mind. Their mission directly aligns with ours, focusing on waste reduction, reuse, and recycling through long-term programs and infrastructure.

We are incredibly grateful for YCSWA's support of our Grand Reopening and their dedication to leading efforts that optimize the environmental benefits from waste management in our community!

06/05/2024

The YCSWA will soon be submitting a permit application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for approval to construct a transfer station located at the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC) on Blackbridge Rd.

A transfer station will benefit York County by allowing residents to conveniently drop off all types of garbage at a centralized location, making waste disposal easier and more convenient. A transfer station would also enable the YCSWA to continue accepting trash in the event waste deliveries exceed the YCRRC’s processing storage capacity due to county growth or operational interruptions.

At a time when waste management capacity in our area is filling up, the construction of a transfer station will meet the needs of York County’s growing trash disposal needs.

Please click the link below for more information and a property map of the proposed transfer station location.

www.ycswa.com/the-ycswa-plans-to-submit-a-permit-application-to-build-a-waste-transfer-station/

09/27/2023

You can now borrow trash and recycling bins from YCSWA for your next event. Whether you are hosting a backyard barbeque or coordinating the largest event in York County, you can borrow easy to use trash and recycling receptacles from YCSWA at no cost.

It is our goal to provide options to York County residents to help keep our community clean and safe. Simply contact our office at 717-845-1066 or email [email protected] for more information or to reserve trash and recycling bins.

09/27/2023

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP!

York County residents are invited to register for a Backyard Composting Workshop offered by Horn Farm Center and sponsored by YCSWA. The last workshop of the year will be held on Thursday, September 28th from 4:30-6:30 pm at Horn Farm Center. Those who take part will learn how to use both yard and food waste to create their own composting bin at home. Each hands-on session will emphasize affordability and simplicity.

Participants will leave with their own roll of welded wire to get them started on their own backyard composting bin, a composting brochure that highlights important information covered in the class, and hopefully an appreciation for the natural process of decomposition. Click the link below and register.

In partnership with the York County Solid Waste Authority, the Horn Farm Center is offering “Backyard Composting” a comprehensive, skill-building workshop that emphasizes affordability and simplicity. Each participant, no matter their level of knowledge or experience, will leave with the underst...

08/14/2023

REGISTER FOR A BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP TODAY!

York County residents are invited to register for a Backyard Composting Workshop offered by Horn Farm Center and sponsored by the Authority. Workshops will be held on September 14th and 28th from 4:30-6:30 pm at Horn Farm Center. Those who take part will learn how to use both yard and food waste to create their own composting bin at home. Each hands-on session will emphasize affordability and simplicity.

Participants will leave with their own roll of welded wire to get them started on their own backyard composting bin, a composting brochure that highlights important information covered in the class, and hopefully an appreciation for the natural process of decomposition. Click the link below and register.

https://hornfarmcenter.org/backyard-composting/

08/08/2023

Storm Damage? Downed Trees?

There are a few options for disposing of tree branches and downed trees. Yard waste is accepted here at our Small Load Drop-Off Area located at the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC). For a minimum fee of $20 you can dispose of up to 540 pounds of waste.

For more detailed information on yard waste disposal visit www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/yard-waste/ ! Visit www.ycswa.com/services/waste-disposal/ for YCRRC hours of operations and fee information.

07/27/2023

Open to anyone who may be interested.

08/31/2022

We were pleased to learn about the new “PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Matters” initiative which encourages Pennsylvanians to properly dispose of even their smallest pieces of trash. This campaign was developed as part of the Wolf Administration’s Litter Action Plan and in response to the 2019 Pennsylvania Litter Research Study, which found Pennsylvania has more than 500 million pieces of litter on its roadways and surrounding areas.

For more information concerning “PA Fights Dirty: Every Litter Bit Matters” visit https://dced.pa.gov/litter/.

For more information on YCSWA’s FREE Litter Disposal Program visit https://www.ycswa.com/free-litter-disposal-program/.

08/25/2022

It’s that time of year again! Time for BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS at Horn Farm Center!

Do you have an interest in using your food and yard waste to create your own compost? If so, register for a BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOP lead by Horn Farm Center and sponsored by YCSWA. Workshops are offered on September 3rd and September 22nd.

Visit https://hornfarmcenter.org/backyard-composting/ for more details and to register.

Visit https://youtu.be/B9qIx2Oh5CU to view a brief video which explains what is covered at the BACKYARD COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS.

https://youtu.be/B9qIx2Oh5CU

In partnership with the York County Solid Waste Authority, the Horn Farm Center is offering “Backyard Composting” a comprehensive, skill-building workshop that emphasizes affordability and simplicity. Each participant, no matter their level of knowledge or experience, will leave with the underst...

08/11/2022

A message from our Executive Director, David Vollero:

“Our goal this summer was to present a concept for reuse of the York County Sanitary Landfill to Hopewell Township that could bring value to the community and address long-term landfill needs in York County. We respect the decision of the Board of Supervisors to forego reopening the landfill, and we will continue exploring alternative solutions to meet future landfill capacity needs of our growing county, while we continue looking for ways to reduce the quantity of waste that must be landfilled.”