Fork 'em Over! Curbside Registration Form

  • Fork 'em Over! Curbside Registration Form

  • Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management (TCRMM) is piloting a 12-month curbside pickup program for residents interested in sustainably disposing food scraps. Are you interested?

    Follow these steps:

    1. Fill out this form to register as a participant.
    2. Keep an eye out for emails from staff. We will confirm your eligibility upon registration.

    We are only able to accept the first 360 homes to register, so act now!

    Please note: Pilot areas include parts but not all of the City of Ithaca, and not all homes are eligible. The pilot areas consist of parts of the Northside and Southside neighborhoods. Eligibility will be confirmed following registration. 

    Want to know more? Visit tcgov.co/RMMpilot and don't forget about our in-person events. Questions? Trouble with the form? Call 607-273-6632 or email jbetterley@tompkins-co.org.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Socioeconomic and Demographic Questions

    The following questions are included to help TCRMM assess the diversity of pilot participants and estimate diversion. Answers will not be used to determine participant eligibility.

  • Tell us about your current composting and shopping habits.

    These questions tell the TCRMM staff more about the current habits of the pilot participants. Answers will not be used to determine participant eligibility.

  • What is accepted for Food Scraps Recycling?

    You can set out all food scraps for pick-up including: Meat, bones, eggs, eggshells, and dairy; Fruits and vegetables; Bread, grains, and beans; Coffee grounds and tea bags. You can also include: Food-soiled paper napkins and towels; BPI-certified compostable liners; Paper bags and newspaper when used as a liner. The following items are not accepted: Plastic bags; Fruit stickers; Diapers and pet waste; Compostable plastic cups, utensils, and other service-ware.
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