What happens to your trash after you throw it away? Where does it go? How is it processed? Find out by taking a FREE tour of LCSWMA facilities. Go behind-the-scenes to see how our sites operate.
1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
1911 River Road, Bainbridge, PA 17502
3049 River Road, Conestoga, PA 17516
1670 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603
Tours of the Transfer Station Complex begin at the large Transfer Station building, where visitors receive an overview of Lancaster County's Integrated System. The driving tour continues with a visit to our Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility and compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations. It concludes with a visit to the Transfer Station tipping floor, where visitors can view site operations up close.
The length of the Transfer Station Complex tour is approximately 45 minutes.
Due to limitations of the site and the safety of our guests, children must be at least 8 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
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.
The Transfer Station Complex is located at 1299 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603. After turning into the complex at the traffic light, head towards the scalehouse; but instead of getting in line with traffic, make a slight left into the parking lot located between the large two-story brick Transfer Station building and the scalehouse. Click here for a Transfer Station Complex parking map.
1911 River Road, Bainbridge, PA 17502
Please note that due to construction at the Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility, tours will NOT be scheduled during the months of April or September 2017. At this time, tours will be tentatively scheduled for June, July and August, though ongoing construction could impact that schedule.
Tours of the Lancaster Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Facility begin at the Admin Building, where visitors receive an overview of Lancaster County's Integrated System and Covanta's partnership as operator of the facility. The driving tour continues, as guests are shuttled around the site, stopping at the tipping floor, control room, ash warehouse and other site highlights.
The length of the Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility tour is approximately 60 minutes.
Due to limitations of the site and the safety of our guests, children must be at least 8 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
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.
The Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility is located at 1911 River Road, Bainbridge, PA 17502. After turning into the entrance, the Admin Building is located on the right, directly across from the scale house. Click here for a Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility parking map.
1670 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104
Please note that due to construction at the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex, tours will NOT be scheduled during the month of May 2017.
Tours of the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex (SRMC) begin at the transfer building where visitors learn how the SRMC functions in LCSWMA’s Integrated System. The driving tour continues to the waste-to-energy building where guests experience how waste is transformed into renewable energy (electricity) that helps to power state capitol buildings.
The length of the Susquehanna Resource Management Complex tour is approximately 60 minutes.
Due to limitations of the site and the safety of our guests, children must be at least 8 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
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.
The Susquehanna Resource Management Complex is located at 1670 South 19th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17104. After turning into the site from 19th Street, proceed towards the large brick building. Make your first right into the parking lot. Enter the facility through the double doors. Click here for a Susquehanna Resource Management Complex parking map.
3049 River Road, Conestoga, PA 17516
Tours of the Frey Farm Landfill begin at the Rieber House Welcome Center, where visitors receive an overview of Lancaster County's Integrated System. The driving tour continues as guests are shuttled around the site, stopping at the landfill gas plant, landfill tipping face and other highlights. Please note that due to construction at the landfill, the wind turbine site will be closed to tour groups until 2019.
The length of the Frey Farm Landfill tour is approximately 60 minutes.
Due to limitations of the site and the safety of our guests, children must be at least 8 years of age and accompanied by an adult.
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.
The Frey Farm Landfill is located at 3049 River Road, Conestoga, PA 17516. After turning into the entrance, the Rieber House Welcome Center is located on the immediate left (it's a small stone farmhouse) just before the site gate and scale house. Click here for a Frey Farm Landfill parking map.
LCSWMA offers free tours to groups of 10 people or more. No individual tours will be given at this time.
Tours are scheduled by appointment only, and reservations must be made in advance. Children must be at least 8 years old to tour the facilities.
Tours are offered Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.
To schedule a tour, please complete the Group Tour Request Form.
Each tour request will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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 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 to find out if your tour will still be held as scheduled.
Contact Allison Vollmer, Community Outreach Coordinator, for more information.
Call: (717) 397-9968 Email: avollmer@lcswma.org