Programs & Partnerships

We’re better together

We can’t do great work alone. Our operations are achieved through strategic partnerships and initiatives that support our mission.

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Investing in Our Shared Spaces

We invest in outdoor spaces that promote wellness, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

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Recycling made simple.We offer 24/7 free recycling drop off to Lancaster County Residents. Just remember to stick to the Big 4.

Recycle Right Lancaster

Old phone batteries. Replaceable batteries. Phone batteries.

Combating a Growing Crisis

Rechargeable batteries are causing fires and posing serious risks to our people, our facilities, and our communities. So we’re partnering with local agencies and educating our communities about safe battery disposal.

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Turning Waste into PowerThrough waste-to-energy technology, we transform trash into sustainable power for our community.

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Compressed Natural Gas for BusinessesLCSWMA offers businesses the opportunity to switch to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), a cleaner and more cost-effective fuel alternative. This program helps reduce emissions and supports the local natural gas industry.

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Supporting Thriving Communities

Managing waste safely and responsibly takes more than infrastructure. It takes informed communities. LCSWMA invests in public education around batteries, recycling, and waste-to-energy because everyday choices have real impacts on people, equipment, and the environment.

Waste is something we all generate, and that means we all play a role in the waste ecosystem. Through partnerships and education programs, LCSWMA helps connect the dots between individual actions and community outcomes: safer facilities, cleaner neighborhoods, and a healthier environment. By sharing practical information and building awareness, we empower residents, businesses, and schools to be part of the solution and support a system that protects and benefits our community.