Job Opportunity: TCRMM Seeking Communications Specialist
TCRMM is currently seeking applicants for a Communications Specialist to provide outreach and educational support for department programs.

Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available
Check out the latest edition of the 4R Times Newsletter!

Recycling and Materials Management Announces 2025 Fee Changes
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management is announcing fee changes that will take place beginning January 1st, 2025

Curbside Recycling
Get the Guidelines for every other week curbside recycling collection provided to residents of Tompkins County.

Food Scraps Recycling
Drop off your food scraps for free at Drop Spots throughout Tompkins County.

Friendship Donations Network
Friendship Donations Network rescues fresh, nutritious food that would otherwise be thrown away from stores and farms and redistributes it to neighbors in need.

Find My Recycling Day
Curbside recycling couldn’t be easier. We feature single-stream, non-separated collection that makes it quick and easy to prepare your recycling for pickup. Find your recycling date above or click for information about other recycling options.


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News and Updates
Memorial Day Closings
Holiday Closing and Curbside Recycling Pick-Up Schedule Both the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management and the Recycling & Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. There will be no curbside recycling collection on Monday, May 26th. Recycling collection will
Job Opportunity: TCRMM Seeking Communications Specialist
The mission of the Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) is to develop and implement a sustainable materials management strategy for Tompkins County. TCRMM is currently seeking applicants for a Communications Specialist to provide outreach and educational support for department programs. The incumbent will provide education and outreach to
4RTimes Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management newsletter, the 4RTimes, is now available for the Spring 2025 period. This issue covers: The newsletter can be viewed as a PDF at RecycleTompkins.org (https://recycletompkins.org/about/newsletter/). Paper copies are available at the Recycling and Materials Management Office at 122 Commercial Ave in
4RTimes Fall 2024 Newsletter Now Available
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management newsletter, the 4RTimes, is now available for the Fall 2024 period. This issue covers: The newsletter can be viewed as a PDF at RecycleTompkins.org (https://recycletompkins.org/about/newsletter/). Paper copies are available at the Recycling and Materials Management Office at 122 Commercial Ave in