What happens to your trash after you throw it away? Where does it go? How is it transformed into a resource? Find out by taking a FREE tour of LCSWMA facilities. Go behind-the-scenes to see how our sites operate.
FREE public tours are offered at all LCSWMA facilities, including the Transfer Station Complex, Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility, Frey Farm Landfill and Susquehanna Resource Management Complex.
Children must be 10 years old and accompanied by an adult in order to take a tour.
To view public tour dates or register for a tour, visit the link below:
LCSWMA offers free tours to groups of 20 people or more such as civic groups, schools or clubs.
Tours are scheduled by appointment only, and reservations must be made in advance. Children must be at least 10 years old to tour the facilities.
Tours are offered Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Each tour request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
For information about scheduling a group tour, contact Allison Vollmer at 717-397-9968 or avollmer@lcswma.org.
Visitors are required to wear clothing that is appropriate for an industrial environment. Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Sandals, flip-flops or open toe/open heel shoes are prohibited. For the safety of our guests, any individual not appropriately dressed will be asked to refrain from participating in the tour.
When appropriate, visitors will be asked to wear safety gear, which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, safety gloves, and/or a safety vest. We will supply these items, and they must be returned at the conclusion of the tour.
The following items are prohibited anywhere on our properties or associated facilities:
Tours are subject to immediate cancellation at any time.
We ask that you call (717) 397-9968 or email avollmer@lcswma.org within 24 hours of your scheduled visit if you need to reschedule, modify or cancel your tour.
Tours are held rain or shine. In the instance of severe weather, please call (717) 397-9968 or email avollmer@lcswma.org to find out if your tour will still be held as scheduled.
Contact Allison Vollmer at (717) 397-9968 or email avollmer@lcswma.org.