Curbside Collection
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Residents who prefer to drop off their curbside recyclables may bring materials to the Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC), at 160 Commercial Avenue in Ithaca during regular facility hours. Please refer to the list below for acceptable materials, preparation instructions, limitations, and fees for disposal.
The Public Drop-Off Area is provided for the convenience and safety of our customers. Only coupon and punch card users are allowed at the Public Drop-off. Vehicles weighing in and out will be asked to use the tip floor.
Please refer to the list below to determine what can be brought to the RSWC.
Acceptable Materials | Includes | Preparation | Limitations |
Curbside Recyclables | Recyclable paper and recyclable containers can all be mixed together and placed in the proper container at the Drop-off Area. | Must be kept separate from trash | |
Phones, TVs, stereos, copiers, fax machines, VCRs, and camcorders. | Items should be carefully placed in the designated location at the Reuse Building. | Residential Only | |
Computers, keyboards, monitors, mice, hard drives, printers, scanners and cables | Items should be carefully placed in the designated location at the Reuse Building. | Residential Only | |
Large and Small Appliances | Washers, dryers, *refrigerators, *freezers, *air conditioners, hot water heaters, *dehumidifiers, dishwashers, stoves, microwave ovens, toasters, toaster ovens, other items that are mostly metal. | Must unhinge and remove glass doors from appliance before recycling. | NO: Glass doors, such as those on commercial freezers and cold cases. |
Lead-Acid Batteries | Auto, marine, motorcycle, etc. | If leaking, place in plastic bag with absorbent material before recycling. Place on pallet. | Vehicle batteries only. Limit: 10 per load. |
Rechargeable Batteries | Ni-Cad, lithium, low mercury and silver (button) | Place in battery bucket at the public drop-off. | NO: Alkaline batteries (dispose of with household trash) |
Fluorescent Bulbs | 4' foot tubes and compact bulbs. | Items should be carefully placed in the designated location at the Public Drop-off Area. | NO: Broken bulbs. Residential only. |
Clean, wearable clothing, paired shoes, hats, purses, belts, scarves, other apparel and accessories, clean bedding (blankets, sheets, spreads), draperies, and towels. | Place items in the box located at the RSWC Public Drop-Off area. Items must be in clear bags. | NO: grease-stained, mildewed or wet items. | |
Scrap Metal: Ferrous and non-ferrous household scrap | Includes metal furniture, pots and pans, toys, wheels, hub caps, fixtures, window and door frames, fence wire, drain pipes, pipes, tools, small engines, lawn mowers, chain saws, empty GRILL SIZE propane tanks and paint cans. | Remove non-metal handles from pots and pans, if possible. Paint cans must be completely empty and dry. Remove all upholstery from metal furniture. Small engine fuel tanks must be completely dry and empty–remove and discard cap. Store leftover or unused paint safely or donate to others. | NO: Paper, plastic, glass, textiles, upholstery, window screens, or hazardous materials. |
Leaves, grass clippings, and brush. | Check with your local municipality about yard waste management. | Free to residents for bags and cans. Business or Commercial Haulers - $40 per ton.
NO: Larger than one pick-up truck load per trip and Brush larger than 6" in diameter. |
*There is a $20 charge per unit, if Freon has to be removed.
SPECIAL NOTICE
All loads brought to or from the RSWC, whether recyclables or trash, must be securely covered. Collecting or scavenging materials at the RSWC is not allowed. Tompkins County reserves the right to inspect all vehicles containing solid waste that enter the Center.
