LCSWMA announces new CEO

Pennsylvania-based Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) has promoted Daniel Youngs, the organization’s chief financial officer (CFO), to CEO effective Sept. 30, 2024. Youngs will replace Robert Zorbaugh, who has served as LCSWMA’s CEO for five years and plans to retire at the end of 2024 after a 35-year career with the organization. 

“Dan’s clear vision for LCSWMA’s future will serve the organization well as we meet and exceed the solid waste management needs of a growing region,” says George Rettew, LCSWMA board chair. “As an internal leader who is already familiar with the solid waste industry, our employees and the organization’s host communities, he is well-positioned to quickly transition into his new role and make an immediate impact as the next chief executive officer of LCSWMA.”  

Youngs joined LCSWMA in 2019 as CFO overseeing strategy, accounting, reporting, treasury and risk management, as well as technology infrastructure. Additionally, he has overseen the organization’s human resources and employee relations strategy and programming.  

Youngs previously served as controller for White Oak Mills Inc. and held financial and operations positions in other manufacturing and industrious companies.  

He is a graduate of Lebanon Valley College and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he completed the Solid Waste Landfill Design Interdisciplinary Professional Program. 

“I am honored to serve as LCSWMA’s next CEO,” Youngs says. “As I transition into my new role, I recognize the legacy of our organization and the vision and foresight of past leaders who were instrumental in creating our region’s award-winning solid waste management system. I look forward to leading our incredible team of experts and staff as we work together to build upon our legacy while navigating new initiatives and industry advancements to benefit the community.”   

LCSWMA manages about 950,000 tons of waste each year in Lancaster and Dauphin counties through its Transfer Station Complex, two waste-to-energy facilities and Frey Farm Landfill.