Join us Monday, April 3, 5:30-6:30pm (EST) CR0WD Conversations are a monthly virtual speaker series on the benefits of deconstruction and a circular building economy. Deconstruction is the most sustainable, neighborhood-conscious, and historically sensitive alternative to demolition. Re:Purpose Savannah is a women+ led nonprofit based in Savannah, Georgia, that uses…(Read More)
February 17, 2023 The Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management Office will be closed on Monday, February 20, in observance of Presidents’ Day. There will be no change to the curbside recycling collection schedule. The Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be open its regular hours on Monday, February 20, from 7:00am to…(Read More)
February 17, 2023 Tompkins Food Future Communications Assistant The Tompkins Food Future Communications Assistant will be responsible for assisting with communications, public outreach and education, content development, event planning, coordination and progress reporting as part of the implementation of the Tompkins County Food System Plan: A Roadmap for our Future. The Communications Assistant will play…(Read More)
February 10, 2023 Replacement of the Outbound Truck Scale at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) began Wednesday, February 8th. Users of the facility should be aware that traffic patterns may change to accommodate these repairs, and there may be minor delays exiting the RSWC. Please pay close attention to signage and follow directions…(Read More)
December 01, 2022 This is a Community Announcement from Catholic Charities and first appeared in The Ithaca Voice on November 21, 2022. It was not written by Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management. Catholic Charities Tompkins / Tioga is seeking donations for its annual “Share the Warmth” winter clothing giveaway, which will be held…(Read More)
November 22. 2022 In recognition of America Recycles Day, held on and around November 15 annually since 1997, Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management wants to thank our community for keeping contaminates out of curbside recycling and keeping Tompkins County’s curbside recycling contamination rate low. Disciplined adherence to the Curbside Recycling Guidelines…(Read More)
November 14, 2022 Lithium-ion batteries are not accepted in recycling or trash because they can cause safety hazards like fires and explosions if handled incorrectly. Undamaged Lithium-ion batteries are accepted at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) when prepared correctly. Lithium-ion batteries are used in many products such as cell…(Read More)
November 02, 2022 The Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) office will be closed on Friday, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. The Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be open its regular hours on Friday, November 11th, from 7:00am to 3:30pm. There will be no change in curbside recycling…(Read More)
November 01, 2022 Pumpkins are a well-loved part of Halloween and autumn festivities. Once Halloween has passed and autumn comes to an end, people need to recycle them. Instead of throwing pumpkins and gourds away, Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management urges county residents to recycle them and reduce waste. Compost Leftover Pumpkins Instead…(Read More)
October 31, 2022 Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) now offers Tompkins County residents a drop-off option for glass recycling in addition to the well-established curbside pickup. Glass can be dropped off separately from other materials and can be recycled into new bottles and jars. Residents are encouraged to separate out glass…(Read More)