Recycling and Materials Management

Other Programs and Services

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) is material that must be handled and disposed of properly due to dangers it poses to our health and the environment.

ReBusiness Partners Program

The ReBusiness Partners Program helps local businesses and organizations reduce waste, reuse, increase recycling and composting, and adopt green purchasing practices.

Borrow-A-Bin

The Borrow-A-Bin program is a free service that aims to maximize waste diversion at events in Tompkins County by loaning up to 20 recycling bins to local events, large or small.

Preventing Food Waste and Redistributing Surplus Edible Food

The average American household discards about a quarter of food purchases, which adds up over the course of the year. Learn how strategies such as smart shopping, smart storage, and smart prep can help you food reduce waste in your home.

Buy Green

Buying green reduces negative impacts on health, the environment, and our local economy. As outlined below, there are many ways to buy green. And, by selecting durable, efficient, multipurpose products, we may find an opportunity to save money by buying less.

Reusable Bag Distribution

Made with fabric from 99% post-consumer recycled content, the bags are washable, foldable, and durable. According to the manufacturer, one bag can replace over 1,500 single use bags. The bags have been made available as part of the New York State Bag Reduction Law and are funded through a portion of the Tompkins County $.05 bag fee.