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Open Letter to the Community Regarding Recycling ChangesWe would like to offer a brief explanation and outline the changes taking place locally to recycling.Open Letter to the Community Regarding Recycling ChangesWe would like to offer a brief explanation and outline the changes taking place locally to recycling. -
Curbside RecyclingGet the Guidelines for every other week curbside recycling collection provided to residents of Tompkins County.Curbside RecyclingGet the Guidelines for every other week curbside recycling collection provided to residents of Tompkins County.
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Permits and FeesResidents and businesses must purchase permits to dispose of garbage and certain recyclables at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center.Permits and FeesResidents and businesses must purchase permits to dispose of garbage and certain recyclables at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center.
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Recycling and Solid Waste CenterResidents 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 CenterResidents 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.
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Food Scraps Recycling Drop SpotsDrop off your food scraps for free at any one of thirteen locations including the newest drops spot in Newfield.Food Scraps Recycling Drop SpotsDrop off your food scraps for free at any one of thirteen locations including the newest drops spot in Newfield.
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Friendship Donations NetworkFriendship 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 NetworkFriendship 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.
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Household Hazardous WasteSign-up for the next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off event at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center.Household Hazardous WasteSign-up for the next Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) drop-off event at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center.
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Save the Date
Spring Worm Composting Class at CCE
- March 23, 2019
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Learn how worms can make fast, rich compost for your garden while disposing of your food scraps.
- March 23, 2019
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event
- April 20, 2019
8:00 am - 8:15 am
Schedule your appointment for our April 20, 2019 Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off event at the Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center. Click "View Details" to get started.
- April 20, 2019