Disposal
Businesses in Tompkins County have the option of bringing garbage to the Recycling and Solid Waste Center or contracting with a private waste hauler.
Recycling and Solid Waste Center
A permit is required to bring all waste, except recyclables, to the Recycling and Solid Waste Center. Permits can be obtained at the Solid Waste Management Division Office during office hours. A current Tompkins County vehicle registration must be presented when applying for a permit. For vehicles not registered in Tompkins County, proof of County residency must be provided. Permit applications can also be processed through the mail by calling the office.
The cost of a commercial permit is $15 for the first vehicle and $5 for each additional vehicle.
Commercial Permit Holders may pay via cash, check, or pre-approved charge account. Rates and fees are the same for businesses as they are for residents.
Waste Haulers
Regular Curbside Pickup*
| Company | Mailing Address | Phone |
| Casella Waste Systems Inc. | PO Box 349 | 607-277-3000 |
| Dave's Trash & Clean-up Work | PO Box 3 Cortland, NY 13045 | 607-753-6169 |
| Doug's Trash Removal | 110 Main St. Groton, NY 13073 | 607-898-3220 |
| Mike's Garbage Service | 119 Crestview Lane Newfield, NY 14867 | 607-564-9286 |
| S&S Disposal | 398 Buffalo Rd. Brooktondale, NY 14817 | 607-539-6535 |
Commercial/Residential Dumpster Service
| Company | Mailing Address | Phone |
| Casella Waste Systems Inc. | PO Box 349 | 607-277-3000 |
| Doug's Trash Removal | 110 Main St. Groton, NY 13073 | 607-898-3220 |
| Reamer Recycling Service Inc. | 105 Cherry St. Ithaca, NY 14850 | 607-273-1222 |
| Seymour Dispoasl Service | 8825 State Rt. 96 Interlaken, NY 14847 | 607-532-4600 |
| Sunrise Rubbish Removal | 1096 Sherwood Rd. Aurora, NY 13026 | 315-364-7227 |
| TPK Disposal Service | 20 Hill Top Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 | 607-273-3190 |
| Waste Management | 4521 Steel Way Blvd. Liverpool, NY 13090 | 315-457-0003 |
Odd Job Cleanups*
| Company | Mailing Address | Phone |
| Dave's A-1 Hauling | 800 Enfield Falls Rd. Newfield, NY 14867 | 607-272-5683 |
| Dave's Trash & Clean-up Work | PO Box 3 Cortland, NY 13045 | 607-753-6169 |
| Dump-n-Run | 474 Millard Hill Rd. Newfield, NY 14867 | 607-564-9230 |
| Expert Clutter & Removal Service | 31 Chase St. Auburn, NY 13021 | 315-258-9365 |
| Hilliard Trash Service | 1341 Tollgate Rd Locke, NY 13092 | 315-497-2089 |
| Leroy's Lawn Maintenance | PO Box 601 Trumansburg, NY 14886 | 607-387-6439 |
| Mike's Garbage Service | 119 Crestview Lane Newfield, NY 14867 | 607-564-9286 |
| Roots | PO Box 1022 Dryden, NY 13053 | 607-273-3617 |
| S&S Disposal | 398 Buffalo Rd. Brooktondale, NY 14817 | 607-539-6535 |
| Sav-A-Lot | 88 East Court St. Cortland, NY 13045 | 607-753-3539 |
| Steve's Lite Trucking | 420 Hayts Rd. Lot #1 Ithaca, NY 14850 | 607-279-0248 |
| To The Dump | 40 Woodlane Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 | 607-273-7985 |
Municipal Trash Service*
| Company | Mailing Address | Phone |
| City of Ithaca | 108 East Green St. Ithaca, NY 14850 | 607-272-1718 |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | 836 Hanshaw Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 | 607-257-1238 |
*These types of haulers must sell trash tags to their customers if picking up container program solid waste.
CONTAINER PROGRAM SOLID WASTE -- Any solid waste generated or originated on residential property and any solid waste generated or originated on commercial property that is placed at the curbside for collection. Container program solid waste shall not include hazardous waste under any applicable law or regulation, or construction or demolition debris.
To learn how to become a hauler, please visit the Licensing Haulers page.
Disposal Fees and Charges
Punch Cards
Solid Waste Disposal Punch Cards are available to users for $12.00 each. All cards come with 5 punches, with a fee of 1 punch ($2.40) per 35-pound garbage bag/can or rimless car tire.
Please note that disposal fees changed as of January 1, 2008. Old punch cards will be honored until March 29, 2008.
Coupons
Cars and station wagons need one $6.00 coupon. SUV's and mini-vans need two $6.00 coupons. Coupons are available individually or in booklets of 6 for $36.00 at the Solid Waste Management Division office during regular business hours. Coupons and punchcards are also available at Wegman's customer service desk.
Please note that disposal fees changed as of January 1, 2008. Old coupons will be honored until March 29, 2008.
All other vehicles are charged based on the 3-tiered system as follows (i.e. pickups, full sized van, dump trucks, etc.):
| Weight in pounds | Fee |
| 0-333 | $12.00 |
| 334-666 | $23.00 |
| 667-999 | $34.00 |
| 1000 or greater | $80.00/ton |
Please refer to the Waste Payment Options for 2008 for more information about 2008 fees.
