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County recycling program recounts 4,000 tires collected and upcoming electronics and HHW events

Cayuga County Legislature Planning Committee · September 11, 2025
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Senior Planner Evan Tuthill reported the county collected just over 4,000 tires (about 130,000 pounds) at a recent event and previewed upcoming electronics (Oct. 18) and household hazardous waste (Oct. 25) recycling events that will require pre‑registration.

Senior Planner Evan Tuthill updated the committee that the county's second scheduled recycling event (tires) resulted in the collection of a little over 4,000 tires, equating to approximately 130,000 pounds of waste materials diverted for reuse and recycling. Staff are preparing for an Electronics Recycling Event on Oct. 18 and a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Recycling Event on Oct. 25; pre‑registration for the events will be posted on the county website on Sept. 12 and Sept. 19, respectively.

Tuthill also noted revenue related to HHW programming: the county received $15,874 on Dec. 26, 2024 through the Household Hazardous Waste State Assistance Program to cover 50% of 2023 HHW collection costs and staff submitted an application for an additional $16,657.86 to cover 50% of 2024 HHW expenses (Resolution 466‑24) on Feb. 11, 2025 and are awaiting award.

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