Pennsylvania
Transfer station
Bainbridge transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-11
Who can use it
The official facility page says "Lancaster & Select Counties' Waste Only" and tells people to call if they are outside Lancaster County.
Hours
- Monday through Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- First Saturday of the month: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: LCSWMA facilities accept credit or debit cards only. No cash or checks. Open loads must be tarped. All visitors, including passengers, must wear close-toed, sturdy shoes and a high-visibility vest or garment at the tipping area. A vest can be purchased at the scalehouse for a fee. Vehicles or trailers that could be perceived to exceed registered gross vehicle weights (vehicle 17,000 pounds and/or trailer 10,000 pounds) must provide registrations to weighmasters.
Where to buy:
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Household trash (Lancaster County sites) | $100/ton; $40 minimum per visit up to 800 pounds at LCSWMA sites other than the Transfer Station Complex |
| Single item under 200 pounds (furniture, appliances, mattresses, white goods) | $15 each |
| Recyclable car and motorcycle tires | $5 each, up to 15 tires |
| Recyclable truck tires | $15 each, up to 15 tires |
| Construction and demolition waste | The official rates page says no commercial loads of C&D are accepted at the Waste-to-Energy Facility. Residential C&D is listed at $86/ton, with a $40 minimum per visit up to 920 pounds at sites other than the Transfer Station Complex, and loads less than 4 feet in length and width. The trash-disposal page also says the Lancaster WTE Facility only accepts residential pickup-truck loads or smaller of C&D. Confirm both rules before you go. |
| Confidential waste | $200/ton with a one-ton minimum charge, and a $40 minimum charge up to one ton. The rates page says to call for more information. |
Common disposals
Pulled from the same official sources as the fee table. Confirm with the town if anything conflicts.
- Mattress / box spring: Listed among single items under 200 pounds at $15 each on the residential rates page.
- TVs / electronics: Take household electronic waste to the LCSWMA Household Hazardous Waste Facility. See /pa/lancaster-pa-household-hazardous-waste-facility.
- Tires: Car and motorcycle tires $5 each, truck tires $15 each, up to 15 tires, at most LCSWMA locations including this facility.
- Appliances: The residential rates page lists appliances, white goods, and a $15 single-item fee (under 200 pounds) at this facility and other LCSWMA sites.
- Yard waste / brush: Yard waste is listed at Frey Farm Landfill, not at this facility.
- Household hazardous waste: Not accepted here. Lancaster County residents can use the free HHW facility at 1299 Harrisburg Pike.
Hazardous waste
Household hazardous waste is not a waste-to-energy item here. Lancaster County residents can take HHW at no charge to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility at 1299 Harrisburg Pike. See /pa/lancaster-pa-household-hazardous-waste-facility.
Holiday closures
The official LCSWMA locations and hours page listed the Lancaster Waste-to-Energy Facility as open on Veterans Day (November 11, 2026). Check that page for other holiday hours.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-11 from official sources . Source: LCSWMA Facility Locations & Hours (Veterans Day hours) .
Other notes
- LCSWMA says around 90% of Lancaster County municipal solid waste is taken to this facility and combusted to make electricity.
- The official residential rates page also lists a $15/ton transfer fee on some loads delivered to the Transfer Station Complex. That transfer fee is not described as applying at this facility. Confirm the rate that applies to your load at the scale.
- Yard waste is listed at Frey Farm Landfill, not at this facility. See /pa/conestoga-pa-frey-farm-landfill.
- Household hazardous waste and listed electronics for Lancaster County residents go to the free HHW facility at 1299 Harrisburg Pike.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-11. If something conflicts, trust the town.