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Recycling and Solid Waste Center
Transfer stationPublicly ownedIthaca, Tompkins County, New York
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7am–3:30pm (from map data, may be outdated)
- Fees
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- Phone
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- Address
- 160 Commercial Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850
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About this transfer station
Recycling and Solid Waste Center is a publicly owned transfer station in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York. It is operated by Tompkins County. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer.
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Before you haul a load here
- Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
- Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
- Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
- Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.
Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Recycling and Solid Waste Center?
Posted hours are Mon–Sat 7am–3:30pm. Hours change around holidays and bad weather, so call ahead before you load up.
How much does it cost to dump at Recycling and Solid Waste Center?
Most transfer stations charge by weight at the scale house, with a minimum charge for small loads, and add separate fees for tires, appliances with refrigerant, and mattresses. We have not verified this location's rates — ask when you call.
Can I use Recycling and Solid Waste Center if I don't live in Tompkins County?
Many publicly owned facilities give residents lower rates or limit self-haul to residents. Bring ID showing your address and confirm the rules by phone first.
What is the closest other dump to Recycling and Solid Waste Center?
The nearest other facility in our directory is Virgil Transfer Station (transfer station), about 18.1 miles away in Cortland County, NY.
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Nearest other dumps and transfer stations
| Facility | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgil Transfer Station Cortland County, NY | Transfer station | 18.1 mi |
| Cortland County SLF Cortland County, NY | Landfill | 25.3 mi |
| Chemung County Landfill Chemung County, NY | Landfill | 28.0 mi |
| Broome County Landfill Broome County, NY | Landfill | 30.3 mi |
| Heave Ho Cleanouts Broome County, NY | Transfer station | 36.6 mi |
| Steuben County Transfer Station Steuben County, NY | Transfer station | 36.9 mi |