Recycling Center Outbound Scale Out of Service

The outbound scale at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center is temporarily out of service. The facility remains open, but wait times may be affected.

Recycling Center Outbound Scale Out of Service

The outbound scale at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center is temporarily out of service. The facility remains open, but wait times may be affected.

New Recycling Guidelines Brochure Now Available

The new 2022-2023 Tompkins County Curbside Recycling Guidelines brochure is now available.

New Recycling Guidelines Brochure Now Available

The new 2022-2023 Tompkins County Curbside Recycling Guidelines brochure is now available.

Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spot at TBurg Farmers’ Market Opens May 4th

The drop spot will be open from 4:30 to 7:30 every Wednesday night during market season which extends from May 4th to October 26th, 2022.

Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spot at TBurg Farmers’ Market Opens May 4th

The drop spot will be open from 4:30 to 7:30 every Wednesday night during market season which extends from May 4th to October 26th, 2022.

Source-Separated Glass Drop Off Opens May 16th at Recycling Center

Glass Containers Will Still Be Accepted in Your Curbside Bin

Source-Separated Glass Drop Off Opens May 16th at Recycling Center

Glass Containers Will Still Be Accepted in Your Curbside Bin

What You Need to Know About the NYS Polystyrene Foam Ban

New York State’s ban on the sale of polystyrene foam food service containers and loose fill packing materials goes into effect on January 1st, 2022.

What You Need to Know About the NYS Polystyrene Foam Ban

New York State’s ban on the sale of polystyrene foam food service containers and loose fill packing materials goes into effect on January 1st, 2022.

Don't Let Your Bin Get Rejected!

Now is the time to get your bin in order. Recycling bins and set-outs that do not follow the guidelines for Tompkins County will receive Rejection stickers and be left at the curb uncollected.

Don't Let Your Bin Get Rejected!

Now is the time to get your bin in order. Recycling bins and set-outs that do not follow the guidelines for Tompkins County will receive Rejection stickers and be left at the curb uncollected.

Curbside Recycling

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

Curbside Recycling

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

Recycling and Solid Waste Center

Residents can bring trash and single stream recyclables to the public drop off , as well as yard waste, scrap metal and additional materials such as electronics and appliances, rigid plastics, propane tanks and plastic bags.

Recycling and Solid Waste Center

Residents can bring trash and single stream recyclables to the public drop off , as well as yard waste, scrap metal and additional materials such as electronics and appliances, rigid plastics, propane tanks and plastic bags.

Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spots

Drop off your food scraps for free at any one of fifteen locations throughout Tompkins County.

Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spots

Drop off your food scraps for free at any one of fifteen locations throughout Tompkins County.

Friendship Donations Network

Friendship Donations Network (FDN) rescues fresh, nutritious food that would otherwise be thrown away from stores and farms and redistributes it to those in need. Donate to their Neighborhood Food Hubs.

Friendship Donations Network

Friendship Donations Network (FDN) rescues fresh, nutritious food that would otherwise be thrown away from stores and farms and redistributes it to those in need. Donate to their Neighborhood Food Hubs.