Published on October 07, 2026
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) office will be closed Monday, October 12, and will reopen Tuesday, October 13, during regular hours. However, the Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will remain open as usual on Monday, October 12.
There will be curbside recycling collection on Monday, October 12. Recycling pickup will occur as usual for the duration of the week.
Participants of the Fork ‘em Over: Curbside food scraps recycling pilot will follow the normal collection schedule with pickup occurring Wednesday October 14 and Thursday October 15.
Residents can use the “Find My Recycling Day” tool to receive curbside collection reminders via phone, text or email. The tool automatically adjusts for holidays when there is no collection. Enter your address and click “Get a Reminder.”
About Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management develops and implements sustainable strategies that maximize diversion with the 4Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rethink) as a focal point. Learn more at RecycleTompkins.org, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up to receive TCRMM updates and other county announcements via email or text.