Our Impact

Powering Stronger Communities

We’re managing waste as a resource to strengthen the communities we serve. Through financial contributions, volunteer support, environmental stewardship, and partnerships with local organizations, LCSWMA invests in programs that improve quality of life, support industry education, and protect the environment.

Community Impact in 2025

1.9K+Tons of waste accepted for free

15+major cleanup events supported with in-kind services

$98Kworth of in-kind services provided to the communities we serve

Building Pathways to Recreation, Wellness, and Conservation

LCSWMA supports local trail development and maintenance to strengthen outdoor recreation, promote community wellness, and preserve natural spaces that connect residents to the region’s environmental heritage.

Explore The Trails

Supporting Clean,
Connected Communities

LCSWMA supports several community beautification efforts that include:LCSWMA supports several community beautification efforts that include:

Recycling

Providing single-stream recycling collected from our 24/7 drop boxes (which are free and accessible to the public) located at each of our facilities.

In-Kind

Waiving tip fees for waste delivered for specific projects/organizations as in-kind support.

Contributions

Providing targeted funding to mission-aligned projects and initiatives 

Litter Waivers

Waiving tip fees for litter associated with clean-up events. Organizing groups must contact LCSWMA ahead of their event to request support and confirm delivery details. 

Litter Picking Equipment

Providing Litter Picking Equipment for cleanup groups to borrow. 

Pick-Up PA

Waiving tip fees for litter from a Pick-Up PA event registered with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful

Water Week

Waiving tip fees for waste associated with a Water Week clean-up event. Water Week is spearheaded by the Lancaster Conservancy each year and features a variety of events designed to celebrate and protect our waterways.