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.

    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 areas within the Northside and Southside Neighborhoods, which are addresses geographically defined as: 

    • Northside:
      • south and east of Meadow Street
      • west of and including Lake Avenue
      • north of and including the north side of Cascadilla Street
    • Southside:
      • east of S Meadow Street 
      • west of S Cayuga Street and W Spencer Street 
      • north of Elmira Road 
      • south of Green Street
      • excluding Clinton Street (NY-96B) 

    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!

    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

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  • 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.

  • Trouble with the form? Call 607-273-6632

  • Gender Identity*
  • Education Status*
  • Marital Status*
  • Annual Household Income*

  • 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.

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  • About what percentage of your monthly budget is allocated to groceries?*

  • 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.

  • Trouble with the form? Call 607-273-6632

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