Home›New York›Tompkins County›Tompkins County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event (Recycling and Solid Waste Center)
Tompkins County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event (Recycling and Solid Waste Center)
Collection event A household hazardous waste collection event run by Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York.
This event has ended. Check the county page for the next date and other options.
- Date
- Sat, Nov 21, 2026
- Location
- 160 Commercial Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
- Hours
- Not listed by the source
- Who can use it
- Tompkins County residents with a valid solid waste permit and an appointment; one sign-up per household per event
- Cost
- Not listed by the source
- Appointment
- Required
- Phone
- 607-273-2307
Call ahead. Hours, limits and accepted items change, and sites close for weather and holidays. Confirm with Tompkins County Department of Recycling and Materials Management at 607-273-2307 before you load the car.
What you can bring
The source does not list accepted items for this program. Call before you go.
Accepted (official list)Automotive care products
What they won’t take
The source does not list excluded items.
Limits
The source does not list quantity limits.
Rules and residency
Who can use itTompkins County residents with a valid solid waste permit and an appointment; one sign-up per household per event
Note from the sourceNovember 21 is the last drop-off event until April 2027. Phone is the facility number from the NYSDEC permit list.
Nearby alternatives
Distances are straight-line from this site. Most programs only serve their own residents: check “who can use it” first.
- Collection event · 21 mi away · 137 S Pendleton St, Cortland, NY 13045 · Date: Sat, Oct 24, 2026Who can use it: Residential Cortland County residents only; no material from commercial entities
- Permanent drop-off · 30 mi away · 286 Knapp Rd, Binghamton, NY 13905Who can use it: Broome County residents with proof of residency; Tioga County residents on designated days April through November only, with proof of Tioga residency and the Tioga…
- Permanent drop-off · 47 mi away · 532 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13204Who can use it: Madison County residents; no business waste
- Permanent drop-off · 47 mi away · 532 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13204Who can use it: Onondaga County residents in the OCRRA service area (not the Town and Village of Skaneateles); no business toxics
- Permanent drop-off · 64 mi away · 3125 NYS Route 3, Fulton, NY 13069Who can use it: Oswego County residents
- Permanent drop-off · 76 mi away · 10 Avion Dr, Rochester, NY 14624Who can use it: Monroe County residents only; appointment required, no walk-ins for household hazardous waste
All programs in Tompkins County →
FAQ
Who can use Tompkins County Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Event (Recycling and Solid Waste Center)?
Tompkins County residents with a valid solid waste permit and an appointment; one sign-up per household per event
Is it free?
The official source does not list fees. Call 607-273-2307 to confirm.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The official page says an appointment is required.
Last checked Wed, Oct 21, 2026, checked against the program’s own official page. Sources:
- www.tompkinscountyny.gov/All-Departments/Recycling-Materials-Management/Other-Programs-and
- dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-01/listhhwfacility.pdf