What do I do with “hard to get rid of” things such as “white goods”, motor oil, tree trimmings and old furniture?
First, check with your hauler to see if these items can be set out at your curb for pick up. Also, many municipalities conduct periodic collection programs for these materials. Find out by calling your municipal office (listed in the front of most phone books in the “government offices” section). Metal “white goods” such as stoves and refrigerators can often be recycled by a salvage company (they may even pay you). Check the yellow pages of your phone book under “recycling centers”. Some materials such as tree trimmings and old (wood) furniture may be accepted at the Resource Recovery Center. As a resident of York County, you can bring waste to the Center for a small fee. As for used motor oil, YCSWA maintains a list of service stations that accept it for recycling. Click here for that list. Or call us or click here to obtain a current list of “hard to dispose of” waste.
