Recycling and Materials Management

News and Updates

Presidents Day Closing and Recycling Pickup Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) office will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, and will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 17, during regular hours. The Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will remain open on Monday, Feb. 16.

There will be curbside recycling collection on Monday, Feb. 16. Recycling pickup will follow the normal schedule during the holiday week.

Sunday Feb. 8 Drop Spots Cancelled Due to Wind Chill Advisory

With a wind chill advisory in effect for Tompkins County, Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spots are canceled for Sunday, Feb. 8. Canceled locations include Danby, Cornell Cooperative Extension and Cayuga Heights.

Saturday Feb. 7 Drop Spots Cancelled Due to Wind Chill Advisory

With a wind chill advisory in effect for Tompkins County, Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spots are canceled for Saturday, Feb. 7. Canceled locations include Danby, Dryden, East Hill Plaza, Groton, Lansing, Newfield, the Tompkins County Highway Department on Bostwick Road, and Trumansburg.

The RSWC and the food scraps recycling drop-off area is planning to remain open as normal.

Curbside Recycling Pickup Delayed Week of 1/25

Due to inclement weather, Tompkins County curbside recycling pickup will not occur Monday, Jan. 26, and will be delayed by one day this week. Recycling alerts have been updated to reflect this change.

Sunday Drop Spots Cancelled Due to Winter Storm

Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spots are canceled for Sunday, Jan. 25, due to an approaching winter storm and dangerously cold conditions.

Saturday Drop Spots Cancelled Due to Wind Chill Advisory

With a wind chill advisory in effect for Tompkins County, Food Scraps Recycling Drop Spots are canceled for Saturday, Jan. 24. Canceled locations include Danby, Dryden, East Hill Plaza, Groton, Lansing, Newfield, the Tompkins County Highway Department on Bostwick Road, and Trumansburg.

The Recycling and Solid Waste Center and the food scraps recycling drop-off area is planning to remain open.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing and Recycling Pickup Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) office will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 20, during regular hours. The Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will remain open on Monday, Jan. 19.
There will be curbside recycling collection on Monday, Jan. 19. Recycling pickup will follow the normal schedule during the holiday week.

New Year’s Closings and Recycling Pick-up Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) Office and Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen Friday, Jan. 2 during regular hours.

There will be no curbside recycling collection on Thursday, Jan. 1. Recycling pickup will occur one day later than usual for the remainder of the holiday week.

Free Holiday Tree Drop-Off at Recycling and Solid Waste Center

Holiday trees can be dropped off for recycling at the Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) from Dec. 26 through Jan. 31at no cost. No permit is required. The RSWC is at 160 Commercial Ave. in Ithaca, New York, and is open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m

Christmas Closings and Recycling Pick-up Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) Office and Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and will reopen Friday, Dec. 26 during regular hours.

There will be no curbside recycling collection on Thursday, Dec. 25. Recycling pickup will occur one day later than usual for the remainder of the holiday week.

Recycling and Materials Management Announces 2026 Fee Changes

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management is announcing fee changes that will take place beginning January 1st, 2026.

Veteran’s Day Closing and Recycling Pick-up Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management Office (TCRMM) will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.

However, the Recycling & Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be open its regular hours, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Curbside recycling collection will follow a normal schedule.

• TCRMM Office ➔ Closed
• RSWC ➔ Open
• Curbside Collection ➔ On Schedule

Recycle Your Holiday Cut Tree

The Recycling and Materials Management department is offering cut holiday tree recycling through January 31st, 2025 to Tompkins County residents at no charge.

At the Recycling and Solid Waste Center (160 Commercial Ave, Ithaca, NY), stop at the scale house for a holiday tree coupon, and head to the Yard Waste section.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management office will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The office will reopen Tuesday January 21st at 8AM.

The Recycling and Solid Waste Center will be open regular hours on Monday, January 20th.

Curbside recycling collection will follow a normal schedule the week of Monday January 20th.

Prevent fires in the trash: handle hot ashes safely

The Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management department sends a reminder to residents: fireplace and stove ashes can cause fires in the trash.

Presidents Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management office will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents Day. The office will reopen Tuesday, February 18th.
The Recycling and Solid Waste Center will be open regular hours on Monday, February 17th.
Curbside recycling collection will follow a normal schedule the week of Monday, February 17th.

Job Opportunity: TCRMM Seeking Communications Specialist

he mission of the Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) is to develop and implement a sustainable materials management strategy for Tompkins County. TCRMM is currently seeking applicants for a Communications Specialist to provide outreach and educational support for department programs. The incumbent will provide education and outreach to schools, businesses, and the general pub

Memorial Day Closings

Both the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management and the Recycling & Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be closed on Monday, May 26th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

There will be no curbside recycling collection on Monday, May 26th.

Clarifying Recycling Guideline Changes

Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management announced that the new curbside recycling guidelines included changes to the accepted materials list for single stream recycling (including curbside recycling).

One category of items that will no longer be accepted is food and beverage cartons such as milk, juice, and soup boxes. These packages can include a combination of paper, aluminum, and pl

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Closing and Recycling Pick-up Schedule

The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

However, the Recycling & Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be open its regular hours, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Curbside recycling collection will follow a normal schedule.

Labor Day Closings

Both the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management and the Recycling & Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be closed on Monday, September 1st in observance of the Labor Day holiday.