Summary
A curbside food scraps collection pilot starts April 1 for about 1,000 homes in the City of Ithaca, with the county hoping a municipality will take it over and expand it — landfill costs keep climbing.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
$200,000 grant ($150,000 state, $50,000 county solid waste fee match).
City of Ithaca residents in the pilot area, and ultimately all taxpayers if diverting food scraps cuts landfill costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - Regular Meeting — April 16, 2026
The Fork 'Em Over pilot has about 200 of a targeted 360 households enrolled in Ithaca's north and south side neighborhoods. Food scraps are about 20% of the waste stream, so success could mean fewer trash tags purchased and less landfill waste.
Facilities and Infrastructure Committee - Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026
A curbside food scraps collection pilot starts April 1 for about 1,000 homes in the City of Ithaca, with the county hoping a municipality will take it over and expand it — landfill costs keep climbing.
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