Waste Disposal in Tompkins County, NY

11 facilities across 5 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.

1.7

Casella Waste Systems

Newfield, NY · 96 reviews

Transfer StationRecycling centerDebris removal service

4.1

Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center

Ithaca, NY · 48 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.3

Teets & Son Scrap Metal Rcylng

Newfield, NY · 33 reviews

Scrap MetalJunkyard

4.0

Teets and Sons Scrap Metal Recycling

Groton, NY · 31 reviews

Scrap MetalJunkyard

1.9

Lansing Bottle & Can Retrieval Center

Lansing, NY · 30 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.9

P&S Excavating and Cayuga Compost

Trumansburg, NY · 29 reviews

Recycling CenterWaste management serviceRecycling drop-off location

3.5

Trumansburg Redemption Center

Trumansburg, NY · 17 reviews

Waste FacilityBottle & can redemption center

4.9

Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management Office

Ithaca, NY · 9 reviews

Recycling CenterCounty government office

5.0

Cornell Recycle Center (R5)

Ithaca, NY · 1 reviews

Recycling CenterWaste management service

5.0

ecoATM

Ithaca, NY · 1 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling centerATM

Ithaca City Disposal Bins - Dumpster Rentals

Ithaca, NY

LandfillGarbage dump

About Waste Disposal in Tompkins County

Tompkins County in New York has 11 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 5 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Casella Waste Systems in Newfield, rated 1.7 stars from 96 reviews.

County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many Tompkins County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dump trash in Tompkins County, New York?

There are 11 waste disposal facilities across 5 cities in Tompkins County, New York, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.

Do I have to be a Tompkins County resident to use the dump?

It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.

What is the best-rated facility in Tompkins County?

The top facility in Tompkins County is Casella Waste Systems in Newfield with a 1.7-star rating from 96 Google reviews.

Cities in Tompkins County

Groton1 facility Ithaca5 facilities Lansing1 facility Newfield2 facilities Trumansburg2 facilities

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