In April, New York State passed The Food Donation and Food Scrap Recycling Act, which addresses preventing food waste, rescuing surplus wholesome food for those in need, and recycling any remaining food scraps.
Read more about the bill from the Natural Resource Defense Council
TOMPKINS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RECYCLING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
Leo Riley, Director
122 COMMERCIAL AVE.
ITHACA, NY 14850
PHONE: 607-273-6632
RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE CENTER:
7:00 AM TO 3:30 PM, MON. – SAT.
TCRMM OFFICE:
8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM, MON. – FRI.
The mission of the Department of Recycling and Materials Management is to develop and implement a sustainable materials management strategy for Tompkins County. With a focus on the state’s solid waste management hierarchy, this approach utilizes and prioritizes environmentally sound, cost-effective, socially responsible, and safe practices. This is accomplished through coordinated administrative, operational, and educational programs that maximize diversion with the 4R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rethink) as a focal point.
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