2008 Budget Summary
In order to achieve the mission of Tompkins County Solid Waste Management Division, coordinated administrative, operational, and educational projects in waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting, and disposal are undertaken every year. The 2008 Solid Waste budget is $6,028,845.
This budget consists of the following programs:
Disposal
The Solid Waste Disposal Program addresses the needs of the Tompkins County community for safe and efficient processing, transfer and disposal of county generated solid waste in compliance with national, state and local laws. The 2008 Disposal Program budget is $2,069,462.
Recycling and Waste Reduction
The County has established goals for safe and wise resource management to comply with NYS mandates as defined by the NYS Solid Waste Management Act of 1988, including waste reduction and the minimization of the environmental impacts of disposal. Tompkins County recycling programs incorporate both the collection and managment of recyclable materials. In addition, the County seeks to divert reusable goods from disposal and stimulate economic development through waste reduction programs. The 2008 budget for these programs is $3,959, 383.
