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IMPORTANT RECYCLING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Curbside Recycling Moves to Every Other Week Beginning July 5, 2010

In light of the down turned economy and resulting budget shortfalls, the Board of Supervisors has determined that cutting back on the frequency of the curbside recycling program will save much needed funds. The weekly collection service will be scaled back to every other week beginning the week of July 5.

York County encourages residents to continue with their recycling efforts. The day of the week on which your recycling is collected will not change. However, due to the new every other week collection schedule, residents will be permitted to place additional containers or paper bags of recyclables next to their VPPSA bin. Recommended containers can be a plastic storage tote of a size comparable to the county-provided recycling bin.  Residents are also encouraged to utilize the county's drop off recycling site located at 145 Goodwin Neck Road. The site is open Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning May 15th, 2010.

Recycling is an important and vital part of York County's solid waste management program. The county appreciates the support of its residents in continuing their enthusiastic recycling efforts by adjusting to the every other week collection service and utilizing the drop off center when necessary.

To determine your recycling week, please open this document:  2010 RECYCLING CALENDAR

CURRENT CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM

• Weekly recycling collection service is available to most houses, townhouses, and trailer parks. This voluntary service, funded through personal property taxes, includes the use of a green 18-gallon recycling bin.
• Residents must have their recycling bins out at the front roadside by 7:00 a.m. on their scheduled collection day to ensure pick up.
• Recyclables may also be delivered to the Waste Management Center’s Recycling Drop Off Facility located at 145 Goodwin Neck Road, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• All containers must have their lids removed and be washed out for proper recycling.
• Contact the Waste Management Center using our online EDS CUSTOMER SERVICE SYSTEM or calling 890-3780.

Recyclable Materials List for York County Curbside Collection
Corrugated Cardboard
Newspapers
Mixed Papers (refer to list below)
Allowed:	Not Allowed:
Bond Paper	Wax Paper
Computer Paper	Carbon Paper
Magazines	Chemically Treated Paper
Catalogs	Coated Paper
Bulk Mail	Envelopes w/Plastic Windows
Telephone and other Directories	Any paper that doesn't tear
Carrier Stock	Plastic Bags
Chip Board
Glass Bottles and Jars - clear, brown, and green only
Metal Cans - aluminum, steel, bimetal, and tin cans (No paint cans or aerosol cans)
Aluminum Foil Products
HDPE (#2 plastic containers only; no automotive product containers or pesticide containers)
PET (#1 plastic containers only) Plastic bottles are defined as having a narrower neck, a pour spout, and a screw top. All recyclable materials shall be substantially clean, dry, and free from contamination.
In addition to the items listed above, the following items may be brought to the Waste Management Center’s Recycling Drop-off Facility
Automotive Products: Motor Oil;Tires (FEES APPLY)
Aviation Products: Turbine Engine Oil
General Industrial Products: Hydraulic Oil; Gear Oil; Fuel Oil (#2, #4 and #6 only)
Hard Back Books - Please see site attendant for assistance

RESIDENTIAL COOKING OIL DROP-OFF RECYCLING

Did you know that cooking oil and grease are recyclable and should not be discarded down the drain, NOR should they be disposed of in landfills in liquid form?  Dumping grease, fats, and oil can clog sewer lines, causing sewage back-ups and flooding. Sewage back-ups can damage personal and public property. In addition, free flowing liquids should NEVER be placed in a landfill. 

• York County has added cooking oil recycling 
• Residents only (no commercial establishments) may now bring up to five gallons per visit
• Valley Proteins will collect the used oil for use in the production of protein meals, animal feed and a substitute fuel.

MISCELLANEOUS RECYCLING INFORMATION

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