Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority

A fairly large county solid waste site on Harrisburg Pike that locals use for household trash, recyclables and yard debris. Neighbors, small haulers and anyone dropping off residential loads tend to come here.

A gatehouse or entrance booth greets vehicles before getting into the main yard, and there’s usually a scale somewhere on the drive so expect to stop twice if needing to be weighed. Pull up to the booth first, then follow signs or attendants toward the unload areas and recycling spots; the site looks industrial with piles, roll-off containers and concrete bays. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busy, so lines and waiting are common and the property is larger than it looks from the road.