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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

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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

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