For immediate release: December 17th, 2021 The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) would like to wish everyone Happy Holidays! Please note the following closings and schedule changes for the last two weeks of the year: The TCRMM office will be closed on Friday, December 24th for Christmas Day (Observed) and Friday…(Read More)
For immediate release: December 14th, 2020 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. Polystyrene foam, or expanded polystyrene (EPS), is often referred to as “Styrofoam…(Read More)
Recycling Bin “Do’s” and “Don’ts” – Holiday Edition: String Lights: DO NOT include. Damaged LED holiday lights can be accepted with electronics at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center. Non-LED style light strands are also accepted, but must have the bulbs removed. Some retail stores and online outlets such as HolidayLEDs…(Read More)
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management quarterly newsletter, the 4RTimes, is now available for Fall 2021. This issue covers: Student’s Guide to RecyclingNYS EPS (Styrofoam) Ban Coming in 2022Maintaining Tompkins County’s Old LandfillsReduce Food Waste with Catch-All RecipesAnd more… Click here to view the newsletter in…(Read More)
Now that the Fall semester has begun, the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management would like to take a moment to help students recycle right in Ithaca and Tompkins County. There are specific guidelines for what is and is not recyclable, and plenty of resources to help. Making sure you recycle correctly every…(Read More)
Both the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management and the Recycling & Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of the Labor Day holiday. There will be no curbside recycling collection on Monday, September 6th. Recycling collection will take place a day late for the remainder of…(Read More)
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management quarterly newsletter, the 4RTimes, is now available. This issue covers: New Curbside GuidelinesPay As You Throw Encourages Waste ReductionReBusiness Spotlight: Dairy OneBorrow-A-Bin for Public EventsAnd more… Click here to view the newsletter in a mobile-friendly format, or…(Read More)
The following is a press release for an event held May 5-8, 2021 in recognition of International Compost Awareness Week. Attention local gardeners and compost enthusiasts, here’s your chance to get some free compost at the start of the growing season! In recognition of International Compost Awareness Week, the Tompkins County Department of…(Read More)
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management quarterly newsletter, the 4RTimes, is now available. This issue covers: Recycling and Solid Waste Center Updates,Food Scraps Drop Spot Compost Giveaway,TCRMM Named Partner of the Year,HHW Drop-off Dates, Holiday Closings, and more… Click here to view the …(Read More)
County’s commitment to teamwork leads to Partner of the Year honor RUTLAND, VT – (February 16, 2021) Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that Tompkins County, New York was recently honored for their leadership in sustainability at the inaugural Casella Sustainability Leadership Award Ceremony. Tompkins County was honored as the 2020 Partner of…(Read More)