Local Services
LCSWMA is building on a legacy of responsible waste management
Story written by Executive Director Daniel G. Youngs
At Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA), our work is about protecting community health, stewarding our environment, and strengthening the quality of life for future generations. Our organization’s story is one of innovation, collaboration, and leadership—shaped by the dedication of those who came before us and carried forward by those who serve today.
Since its founding in 1954, past executives and board members have laid the groundwork for what has become one of the country’s most respected solid waste management systems. Our leaders saw the value in investing in long-term solutions, from our pioneering Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility to our innovative recycling and HHW programs, ensuring that residents and businesses can rely on sustainable practices in the future.
Serving as the current Executive Director, I remain deeply inspired by LCSWMA’s heritage and our continued commitment to excellence. This team is building on the long-standing legacy of doing what is right and leading through industry best practices—embracing new technologies, engaging our community, and advancing initiatives that ensure we achieve our mission of managing waste as a resource to protect and benefit our community.
Our integrated system stands as proof that environmental stewardship and financial strength can work hand-in-hand. By producing clean, renewable energy from waste, recovering valuable resources, and reducing landfill dependence, LCSWMA has established a model that other communities look to for guidance. This model is the result of decades of hardworking individuals who placed integrity, innovation, and community service at the center of every decision.
As a core utility, we are committed to exploring new waste diversion technology to minimize landfill usage, collaborating with community stakeholders, and continually educating the public about their connection to the waste ecosystem so they can make informed decisions with their trash. Most importantly, we remain steadfast in our responsibility to do what is right. I am humbled to serve alongside a team of dedicated professionals who share this vision. Together, we honor the past, lead in the present, and prepare for the future of waste management in our community.
Thank you for your continued trust and support in LCSWMA’s mission.
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