What Tompkins County itself runs: 1 landfill, site or program covering 9 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.
Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check
Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center (RSWC)
County drop-off at 160 Commercial Avenue, Ithaca (Mon–Sat 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.). Takes electronics and TVs (no TV fee since 2023), batteries, scrap metal and metal appliances, refrigerant units ($20 each) and tires ($5 each for 1–10 car tires). A $30 residential permit, sold only to Tompkins County residents and businesses at 122 Commercial Ave, is needed for fee items.
Electronics accepted include computers and computer equipment, monitors, printers, phones, stereos and TVs. Checked October 26, 2026.
As of January 1, 2023 there is no longer a fee for televisions and monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
Scrap metal accepted includes metal appliances (stove, oven, water heater, dishwasher, washer, dryer), metal furniture, pots and pans, and microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
Batteries accepted: car (lead acid), power tool (Ni-cad), phone and laptop (lithium), rechargeable AA/AAA (NiMH) and button batteries; limit 10 lead-acid per load. Checked October 26, 2026.
Refrigerant units (refrigerators, freezers, ACs, dehumidifiers, water coolers): a refrigerant removal fee per unit unless proof of removal is provided. Checked October 26, 2026.
Refrigerant units accepted: refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers and water coolers. Checked October 26, 2026.
Cover both battery terminals with tape; bag leaking batteries with absorbent material. Checked October 26, 2026.
“Checked” means we read the official page on that date. Things can change, so call before you go.