R5 Operations
IN THE NEWS:
- From the Ithaca Journal Oct 9 2018 – Article on Recycling Impacts in Tompkins County
- From the Cornell Sun: Students Work to Reduce Compost Contamination
- Tompkins County’s Open Letter to the Community about Recycling Changes
- VIDEO – Why America has a Recycling Problem
- ‘Resource Recycling’ Article explaining changes to Recycling
- CWMI News and Events Blog by The Cornell Waste Management Institute
- India to end plastic scrap imports article March 2019
Up-Cycle - Ensure High Quality Compost
COMPOST Food Scrap and Napkins Only!
To learn more about composting go to Cornell’s Farm Services
Reduce Waste
ReUSE and UP-CYCLE
Learn more about Cornell ReUSE programs
LIVE OFF CAMPUS?
Go to Tompkins County Recycle curbside Schedule and Guidelines
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Need a Recycle Bin?
University Departments may order plastic blue recycle bins directly from R5 Operations at cost. To place order for either a desk side recycle bin, or a "Slim Jim" recycle bin, please submit a service request. Prices are at cost, but are priced for small orders. Large quantities of bins should be ordered directly from a vendor. For information on available sizes and prices, or for other questions and details please call R5 Operations at 254-1666 or email recycle@cornell.edu.