For immediate release: July 1st, 2025 Independence Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Pick-up Schedule Both the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management and the Recycling & Solid Waste Center (RSWC) will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no curbside recycling collection on Friday, July 4th. If […] The post Independence Day Closing and Curbside Recycling Pick-up Schedule first appeared on Tompkins County | Re...| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
Last week, 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 […] The post Clarifying Recycling Guideline Changes first appeared on Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management.| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
For Immediate Release: June 18th, 2025 New Tompkins County Recycling Guidelines Are Available – Food and Beverage Cartons and Black Plastic Are No Longer Accepted (Ithaca, NY) – The new 2025-2026 Tompkins County Curbside Recycling Guidelines brochure is now available. The brochure is produced by the Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) […] The post New Tompkins County Recycling Guidelines Are Available – Food and Beverage Cartons and Black Plastic A...| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16th, 2025 Juneteenth Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management office will be closed on Thursday, June 19th in honor of Juneteenth. However, the Recycling and Solid Waste Center will be open its regular hours, 7:00am to 3:30pm. Curbside recycling collection and Food Scraps […] The post Juneteenth Closing and Curbside Recycling Schedule first appeared on Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials M...| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
Holiday Closing and Curbside Recycling Pick-Up Schedule 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. Recycling collection will take place […] The post Memorial Day Closings first appeared on Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management.| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
Holiday Closing and Curbside Recycling Pick-Up Schedule 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. Recycling collection will take place a day late […] The post Memorial Day Closings first appeared on Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management.| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
The 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 […] The post Job Opportunity: TCRMM Seeking Communications Specialist first appeared on Tompkins...| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management newsletter, the 4RTimes, is now available for the Spring 2025 period. This issue covers: The newsletter can be viewed as a PDF at RecycleTompkins.org (https://recycletompkins.org/about/newsletter/). Paper copies are available at the Recycling and Materials Management Office at 122 Commercial Ave in Ithaca. Sign up to receive […] The post 4RTimes Spring 2025 Newsletter Now Available first appeared on Tompkins County | Recyc...| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
The Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management newsletter, the 4RTimes, is now available for the Fall 2024 period. This issue covers: The newsletter can be viewed as a PDF at RecycleTompkins.org (https://recycletompkins.org/about/newsletter/). Paper copies are available at the Recycling and Materials Management Office at 122 Commercial Ave in Ithaca. Sign up to receive […] The post 4RTimes Fall 2024 Newsletter Now Available first appeared on Tompkins County | Recycling...| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management
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, R...| Tompkins County | Recycling and Materials Management