Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority
You will find Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority in Lancaster, PA. It is a transfer station in Lancaster County. As a public facility it takes loads from residents; some public sites limit this to people who live in the area. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Lancaster County has 27 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603 Directions |
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| County | Lancaster County, PA |
| Phone | (717) 397-9968 |
| Website | lcswma.org |
| Hours | Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm Sat: 7 am to 11 am |
| Fees |
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| Who can use it | Residents only. Proof: Lancaster County residents only; proof type not stated |
| Access | Public facility (residency rules may apply) |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, paint, motor oil, batteries, household cleaners, pesticides, fluorescent bulbs, propane cylinders (20 lbs or less) |
| Not accepted | trash, appliances, medical waste, pharmaceuticals, sharps, empty paint cans, incandescent and led bulbs, propane tanks over 20 lbs, solar panels, electric vehicle batteries, business waste |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: lcswma.org, lcswma.org. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Lancaster County
- Open loads must be tarped and secured or a $20 penalty applies. LCSWMA facilities accept credit, debit or prepaid cards only (no cash or checks). Wear closed-toe shoes and protective clothing when unloading; a high-visibility vest can be bought on site for $10. Source
- Household hazardous waste, including TVs and computers, must go to the Harrisburg Pike HHW Facility and is free for Lancaster County residents. Source
Before you go
- A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
- Liquids, paint and chemicals usually go to a hazardous waste site, not the dump.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6 am to 4 pm … Household trash, per ton: $100/ton + $15/ton transfer fee for loads over 680 lbs if delivered to TSCHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsConstruction debrisElectronicsTires
- Chesapeake Waste Solutions Psc Transfer station
- Nolts Svc LLC Transfer station
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 6:30 am to 3:30 pm … Household trash, per ton: $100/ton + $15/ton transfer fee for loads over 680 lbs if delivered to TSCHousehold trash & bulky itemsFurniture & bulky itemsAppliances
- The Junkluggers of Western Philadelphia Suburbs Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am to 11 am, Sat 7:30 am to 8 pm, Sun 9 am to 8 pm
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Silverback Recycling Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 6 pmYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsScrap metal
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Lancaster County
All 27 drop-off sites in Lancaster County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Pennsylvania
Frequently asked questions
Where is Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority?
1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority?
Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority is listed for household trash & bulky items, household hazardous waste, electronics and tires. Not accepted: trash, appliances, medical waste, pharmaceuticals, sharps and empty paint cans.
Can non-residents use Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority?
No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Lancaster County residents only; proof type not stated.
How much does it cost to dump at Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority?
Household hazardous waste drop-off: Free for Lancaster County residents. Source checked October 2026.
When is Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority open?
Mon-Fri: 7 am to 4 pm; Sat: 7 am to 11 am.
What other transfer stations are near Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority?
Lcswma Transf Station in Lancaster (1.1 mi), Chesapeake Waste Solutions Psc in Manheim (7.6 mi) and Nolts Svc LLC in Lititz (11 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Lancaster?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Silverback Recycling, about 19 miles away.
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