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LCSWMA is privileged to receive recognition for the excellence in which it designs, constructs and operates its facilities, as well as implementing effective waste reduction (recycling), waste management and educational programs. These achievements would not be possible without the innovative leadership of the LCSWMA Board of Directors and Executive Team, as well as the support and involvement from the surrounding community. It's an honor to serve Lancaster County.
Thank you for your support.

• 2011 C. Emlen Urban Award for Preservation - Rieber House Restoration/Renovation Project
  Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
  
  

• 2011 Green Power: Make It! Award - Frey Farm Wind Project
  PennFuture
  
  

• 2011 Silver Safety Award - Heavy Duty Specialty Business Category
  Raffles Insurance Ltd.
  
  

• 2011 Recognition for Outstanding Achievement
  PROP (Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania)
  
  

• 2010 Envision Certificate of Merit – Renewable Wind Energy at
  Frey Farm Landfill
  Envision Lancaster County
  
  

• 2010 Wildlife at Work Certification – Creswell & Frey Farm Landfills
  Wildlife Habitat Council
  
  

• 2009 National Excellence Award – Wohlsen Construction Company for the Transfer Station Complex Improvement Project
  ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.)
  
  

• 2009 Gold Award for Transfer Station Excellence
  SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America)
  
  

• 2008 Preservation Honor Award for New Construction –
  Transfer Station Complex
  Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
  
  

• 2008 Northeast Region Recycling Leadership Award – Rechargeable Battery Recycling Excellence
  Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
  
  

• 2008 Nonferrous Material Recovery at the Waste-to-Energy Facility
  Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Award
  
  

• 2007 Envision Smart Growth Leadership Award – Reconstruction of the Transfer Station Complex
  Envision Lancaster County
  
  

• 2007 Green Power! Award – Renewable Energy Generator and 1st Public Environmental Services organization to become a member of the Chicago Climate Exchange
  PennFuture
  
  

• 2007 Bronze Award for Special Waste Management – Household Hazardous Waste Program
  SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America)
  
  

• 2007 Community Events Recycling Program
  Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Award
  
  

• 2006 Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) Project of the Year
  United States Environmental Protection Agency
  
  

• 2006 Gold Award for Waste-to-Energy Excellence
  SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America)
  
  

• 2006 Special Collection Program
  Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Award
  
  

• 2005 Home Composting Program
  Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Award
  
  

• 2004 Computer Recycling Program
  Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Award
  
  

• 2003 Mercury Recovery Program
  Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Award
  
  

• 2002 Community Leadership Recycling Award
  Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
  
  

• 2000 CFC Recovery Program
  Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Award
  
  

• 1999 Recycling Education Program
  Pennsylvania Battery Recycling Corporation
  
  

• 1998 Gold Award for Municipal Solid Waste Management Planning & Financial Management Excellence
  SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America)
  
  

• 1994 Systems Excellence Award for Waste-to-Energy Facility
  (Greater than 1,000 Tons)
  SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America)
  
  

• 1993 Meritorious Achievement Award for Household Hazardous Waste Program Honor Award for Engineering Excellence – Lancaster County Resource Recovery Facility
  SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America)
  
  

• 1992 Systems Excellence Award for Transfer Station Operations
  SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America)