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Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
101 South George Street, York, PA 17401
Email: refuserecycling@yorkcity.org

Schedule Large Item Pickup

How Do I Schedule the Collection of Large Items?

The City of York’s Public Works Department is responsible for the scheduling and pick up of the collection of large items.

To schedule a Large Item please use the link provided above to access the request form.

After submitting the large item request form, here is what to expect.

  • Once submitted, you will receive a call from our Large Item Attendant.
  • Submitting the request form does not schedule your large item pickup.
  • You will receive a callback from the large item attendant to finalize the scheduling within 48 hours.
  • Additionally, you will receive an email confirmation with the scheduled date.
  • Large items are scheduled seven to ten (7 to 10) days in advance.

My request has been submitted, and I now have my pickup date what DO I NEED TO DO NEXT?

  • Items must be at the pickup point with normal trash, no earlier than 5:00 PM the night before and by 6:00 AM on the day of scheduled collection.

Important: Do not place items outside for pickup until you have received both the callback and email confirmation. Items should only be placed out on your confirmed pickup date to ensure proper collection.

Who Can Not Schedule a Large Item

  • Residential properties that are excluded.
  • Properties that have “opted out” of curbside service.
  • Properties serviced by a private hauler must dispose of their own large items.

Important Information About Large Item Pickup

  • List of Items that Can Be Scheduled

    Note: This is just a list of examples and is not inclusive of all items that can be scheduled.

    NON-METAL (examples)

    • Boxspring (w/wood & material frame)
    • Carpet (*must be cut into 4’ long rolls; schedule as “(1) rug (in 3 rolls)”
    • Desk (*check to be sure it is not metal)
    • Dresser
    • Mattress
    • Sofa, Loveseat, Stuffed Chair “(1) sofa (1) loveseat (1) chair”
    • Table (*check to be sure it is not metal)
    • Toilet, Bathtub (if cast iron tub, schedule as metal), Shower Enclosure
    • Headboard/Footboard … “(1) bed frame” (ask if metal or wood)
    • Metal Bedrails … as one item “(1) set bedrails”

    METAL EXAMPLES

    • Air Conditioners
    • Bedspring (*all metal, very old style had no wood or material on it)
    • Bed Rails (write as “(1) set bedrails”)
    • Bike
    • Cart (*metal)
    • Cast Iron/Clawfoot Tub (schedule as metal)
    • Desk (*metal)
    • Dishwasher
    • Dryer
    • Exercise Machine (treadmill, bike, treadmill, treadmill, weight bench, etc.)
    • Freezer (*must remove door)
    • Fridge (*must remove doors)
    • Grill (*we cannot collect propane tank; must dispose of tank privately)
    • Lawn Mower (*must drain fluids … gas, oil)
    • Microwave (*schedule as metal item)
    • Stove
    • Tires (*ON RIM only (max 2); tires that are off rim (max 2) go with regular trash and each tire (off rim) replaces a bag of trash in normal bag limit)
    • Washer
  • List of Items We Do Not Schedule

    Note: This is just a list of examples and is not inclusive of all items that cannot be scheduled.

    There are some items that will not be collected through the City’s curbside program and that must be handled privately.  These include (but are not limited to the following):

    • NO televisions, no computers or anything that plugs into a computer (As of January 2013, PA State mandated these items must be taken to and Electronics Recycling Program. York County Solid Waste Authority operates a drop off program Mon-Sat, weekly for all York County RESIDENTS, but items must be dropped off by residents.  Visit the York County Solid Waste Authority at www.ycswa.com or call 717-845-1066.
    • NO items in cardboard boxes or bags (put items in bags for regular trash collection)
    • NO bricks, concrete, stone, dirt or the like (must be handled privately)
    • NO car parts (hoods, fenders, doors, seats, etc.) (Exception: baby seats can be scheduled)
    • NO automobile tires larger than passenger-size vehicle tires (must be ON rim to schedule)
    • NO shingles (must be handled privately)
    • NO building lumber/wood (must be cut/bundled and set as regular trash; Max: 3’ L; 40 lbs.)
    • NO pool tables (Exception: child size game tables can be scheduled)
    • NO pianos/organs (Exception: child size pianos/organs can be scheduled)
    • NO copy machines (must be handled privately) (Exception: tabletop/printer size only)
    • NO garage doors (must be handled privately)
    • NO metal poles with concrete attached (must be handled privately)
    • NO propane tanks from gas grills (must be handled privately)
    • NO riding lawn mowers (must be handled privately)
  • These Items Are Not Considered Large Items
    • Wood Bundles Can be set out as regular trash; Building type wood must be cut into bundles.
    • Max: 3’ L and 40 lbs. – each bundle of wood takes the place of 1 bag of trash.
    • We do not schedule anything in cardboard boxes, trash cans or trash bags for large item pickup. If you are scheduling an item for large item collection, please do not place the items in these types of containers.  All items must be loose, scheduled and placed at the designated pick-up location.
    • Cardboard Boxes must be emptied, flattened and bundled for recycling collection, only on their recycling day (first collection day each week)
    • Paint Cans must be sealed tightly and mixed in regular curbside trash bags or trash cans.  We do not schedule these for large item pickup
  • Other Resources

    ELECTRONICS DROP-OFF (Near Incinerator/YCSWA)

    As of 1/24/13 these items were banned from trash by DEP:

    1)TVs; 2) Computers; 3) Items that connect to computers (such as printers, modems, keyboards, etc.). YCSWA accepts electronics from York County Residents, Mon–Fri 8 am-4 pm & Sat 8 am-noon.

    For more details, visit www.ycswa.com or call 717-845-1066.

    • City staff will collect Christmas Trees in the month of January for a period of two weeks for mulching. Trees must be bare as the day they were cut down (NO lights, tinsel, bags, tree stands, etc.). Beginning on the 3rd Monday in January, the remaining trees will be collected by the hauler as normal trash. Each Christmas tree replaces one (1) unit (bag) of trash.

    Drop Off Prescription Medications

    At the York County Resource Recovery Center (YCRRC) make an appointment to deliver your unused prescription medications (no over the counter medications, i.e. Tylenol, Advil, Aspirin) to the York County Resource Recovery Center at no charge. Prescription medications must come from a single York County household (medications collected from multiple households cannot be accepted). Residents must call (717) 845-1066 to make an appointment and are required to complete a brief registration form. The disposal process takes approximately 20 minutes.

  • Propane Tanks & Disposal

    In York County There Are Several Establishments that Accept Old Propane Tanks.  the Following Retailers Accept Propane Tanks.  the Tanks Are Either Recycled or Refurbished.

    Residents Should Call the Suggested Establishment to Verify:

    1. Do They Continue to Accept Used Propane Tanks?
    2. Any Cost?
    3. What Preparations Need to Be Made (empty/remove Valve)?
    4. Business Hours?

    Local Collection Sites For Pressurized Gas Tanks

    Always call any facility before dropping off pressurized gas tanks to verify the site is still accepting these materials, confirm their hours, and ask if there are any fees or special instructions such as valve removal. Unless indicated, the sites listed below accept 20 lb. propane tanks. If additional sizes or types of tanks are accepted, they are indicated behind the business name.

    AmeriGas

    Does not list participating businesses but offers to find a location to recycle your propane tank if you call 1-800-427-4968

    Dallastown

    Grand Rental Station of York (Propane tanks larger than 201b.)

    2801S. Queen St.
    Dallastown, PA 17313
    717-741-2666

    Dover

    Spangler’s Home Center & Rental (Larger propane tanks up to 40 lb.)

    4072 Carlisle Rd.
    Dover, PA 17315
    717-292-6055

    Elizabethtown

    B&G Lumber

    212 W. High St.
    Elizabethtown, PA 17022
    717-367-1680

    Gettysburg

    Consolidated Scrap Resources – •valve removal required.

    2230 York Rd.
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
    717-334-3009

    Lemoyne

    Hepfers Ace Home Center

    313 S. l0’h St.
    Lemoyne, PA 17043
    717-761-7722

    Mountville

    Ressler Propane

    27 W. Main St.
    Mountville, PA 17554
    717-285-5916

    New Holand

    Nolts Propane Connections

    676 N. Shirk Rd.
    New Holland, PA 17557
    717-354-5691

    New Oxford

    Aero Energy (NO 20 lb. tanks, only small camping­ size propane cannisters.)

    230 Lincoln Highway E.
    New Oxford, PA 17350
    800-998-4311

    York

    Airgas (Propane tanks larger than 20 lbs. and most welding gas tanks. Call ahead to inquire.

    315 N. Albermarle St.
    York, PA 17403
    717-848-6224

    Consolidated Scrap Resources (CSR) – *Valve removal required. (Some smaller size helium tanks. Call ahead to inquire.)

    120 Hokes Mill Rd.
    York, PA 17404
    717-843-0931

    Consolidated Scrap Resources (CSR) – *Valve removal required.

    530 Vander Ave.
    York, PA 17403
    717-843-0931

    J&K Salvage *Valve removal required.

    1099 Kings Mill Rd.
    York, PA 17403
    717-843-3672

    West York Agway (Some larger size helium tanks. Call ahead to inquire.)

    2650 W. Market St.
    York, PA 17404
    717-668-8258

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