Presidents Day Office Closing
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management office will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents Day.

Ash Can Cause Trash Fires
The Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management department sends a reminder to residents: fireplace and stove ashes can cause fires in the trash. Click “Learn More” to learn about safely handling hot ash.

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.

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News and Updates
Presidents Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule
Presidents Day Office Closing ### Contact: Kasana Milton, Communications Specialist Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management 607-273-6632 www.recycletompkins.org
Prevent fires in the trash: handle hot ashes safely
The Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management department sends a reminder to residents: fireplace and stove ashes can cause fires in the trash. For proper handling of this material here are a few suggestions: Wood ashes don’t need to go into the trash. Reuse and repurpose when you can. For
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management office will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The office will reopen Tuesday January 21st at 8AM. The Recycling and Solid Waste Center will be open regular hours on Monday, January 20th. Curbside
Recycle Your Holiday Cut Tree
The Recycling and Materials Management department is offering cut holiday tree recycling through January 31st, 2025 to Tompkins County residents at no charge. At the Recycling and Solid Waste Center (160 Commercial Ave, Ithaca, NY), stop at the scale house for a holiday tree coupon, and head to the Yard