Trash Disposal

Responsibly managing trash for Lancaster and Dauphin Counties.

LCSWMA does NOT provide curbside collection of trash or recycling. This service is provided by private haulers who bring the material to LCSWMA once it’s collected. Contact your local municipal office for more information about trash collection or recycling services for your home or business.

Locations

Disposal Rates

Drop-off Checklist

Safety Vest Policy

Plan Your VisitWaste that cannot be placed curbside can be brought to LCSWMA’s facilities for disposal (disposal rates apply).

Plan Your VisitNot all waste types listed below can be processed at every facility.
If you are unsure whether your item is accepted at a particular facility, search for your item or contact us before your visit.

Materials commonly delivered to LCSWMA include:

Household trash
Bulky items, like mattresses, furniture, lawn mowers, snow blowers (remove any gas or oil from items before arriving)
Tires from cars, trucks, or motorcycles
Appliances, like refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, window AC units, washers, dryers, microwaves
Construction material, from home renovations (Please Note: Lancaster WTE Facility only accepts residential pick-up truck loads or smaller of C&D)

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Our Integrated System in Action

LCSWMA’s network of facilities works together to manage waste responsibly and recover resources for our community. From our Transfer Stations to waste-to-energy facilities, each site plays a vital role in creating a clean, vibrant community. Experience the difference of a system built for innovation, efficiency, and environmental stewardship.

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Main Office 1299 Harrisburg Pike,
Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 397-9968

Household Hazardous Waste Facility 1299 Harrisburg Pike,
Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 397-9968

Transfer Station Complex 1299 Harrisburg Pike,
Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 397-9968

Frey Farm Landfill 3049 River Road,
Conestoga, PA 17516 (717) 397-9968

Lancaster Waste-To-Energy Facility 1911 River Road,
Bainbridge, PA 17502 (717) 397-9968

Susquehanna Resource Management Complex 1670 South 19th Street,
Harrisburg, PA 17104 (717) 397-9968

Appliances
Bulky Items
Construction Waste
Recycling
Residential Waste

Susquehanna Resource Management Complex 1670 S 19th St
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17104

(717) 397-9968

Hours of Operation

Monday–Friday: 6AM–4PM
Saturday: 7AM–11AM

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Sustainability in ActionEvery trash bag helps power our community and protect the environment.

Through our integrated system, we recover materials for reuse and turn the rest into clean energy. By managing waste as a resource, we reduce landfill usage, generate electricity, and serve our community.

What to Do With Special WasteSome materials need to be removed from the waste stream and handled separately, so as not to harm disposal facilities, people, or the environment. You may still bring this material to LCSWMA for a fee, but here is what you need to know first:

Appliances with Refrigerant

We accept large appliances, also called white goods, at all of our facilities. Ozone damaging gases are safely recovered and the metal is recycled.

Asbestos

Please contact LCSWMA to make special arrangements for delivery and disposal of any material containing asbestos.

Prescription Drugs

Remove drugs from their original containers and mix with an undesirable substance, like coffee grounds or litter. Put the mixture in a sealable bag or container and place in your regular trash. Do NOT flush any drugs down the toilet. For more information, visit disposemymeds.org.

Medical Waste

In-home medical waste may be disposed of as regular trash. For large volumes of medical waste or waste materials generated at medical offices, health care facilities, medical research facilities or laboratories, contact the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) for proper medical waste handling instructions.

Boats

Watercrafts and boats are considered non-processable waste and are only accepted at the Frey Farm Landfill. In addition to the non-processable waste rate, an unloading assistance fee could apply. Drain all fluids including fuel and oil prior to disposal. Remove fire extinguishers and batteries. Lancaster County residents can dispose of watercraft fluids, fire extinguishers and batteries for FREE at LCSWMA’s HHW facility.

Yard Waste

Frey Farm Landfill accepts non-commercially hauled yard waste, including leaves, grass clippings, shrubbery, and tree branches (must be less than 12″ in diameter). Yard waste may be subject to disposal fees. Refer to this resource list for other yard waste disposal options in the area.

Electronic and Household Hazardous Waste

Household hazardous waste (HHW) should be separated and taken to LCSWMA’s free drop-off facility at 1299 Harrisburg Pike. This service is for Lancaster County Residents only.

Farm Tractor Tires / Non-recyclable Tires

Due to PA DEP permitting, advanced coordination is needed. Please contact LCSWMA at 717-397-9968 prior to delivery.

Solar Panels and Associated Storage Batteries

See Market List for vendors that handle large quantities of hazardous waste or contact installer for disposal recommendations.

Ammunition

We DO NOT accept ammunition and/or explosives. For proper disposal options, please contact your local fire or police department.