Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management office will be closed on Monday, October 14th in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
However, the Recycling and Solid Waste Center will be open its regular hours, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Curbside recycling collection will follow a normal schedule.
New Recycling Guidelines Brochure Now Available
The new 2024-2025 Curbside Recycling Guidelines brochure is now available.
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.
Household Hazardous Waste
Six Household Hazardous Waste events are held per year. Sign up for your appointment.
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
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 11th, 2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management office will be closed on Monday, October 14th in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. However, the Recycling and Solid Waste Center will be open its regular hours,
Job Opportunity: TCRMM Seeking Recycling Driver
Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management is currently seeking applicants for a Recycling Driver for its Food Scraps Recycling program. This position is an integral component of the department’s successful food scraps recycling program, ensuring that food waste is diverted from the landfill for composting and returned to a valuable
Labor Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Pick-up Schedule
For immediate release: August 29th, 2024 Labor Day 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, September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day holiday. There will be no curbside recycling
2023 Annual Report Now Available
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management 2023 Annual Report is now available at this link.
Save the Date
Upcoming Events
Schedule your appointment for Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off at the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center.
Schedule your appointment for Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off at the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center.