Become a Master Composter
For information and to apply, visit Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County’s website.
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.
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
New Recycling Guidelines Brochure 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.
What do I do with...?
Have something to dispose of but are unsure of what to do with it? Enter the name of an item and we’ll tell you how to recycle or dispose of it.
News and Updates
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
4RTimes Winter 2024 Newsletter Now Available
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management newsletter, the 4RTimes, is now available for the Winter 2024 period. This issue covers: The newsletter can be viewed as an email newsletter (https://tinyurl.com/bdcvskev), or as a PDF at RecycleTompkins.org (https://recycletompkins.org/about/newsletter/). Paper copies are available at the Recycling and Materials Management
New Year’s Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule
Contact: Kasana Milton, Communications Specialist Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management 607-273-6632 www.recycletompkins.org
