Ithaca, New York

Construction debris removal
in Ithaca.

Wrap up your renovation by leaving old doors, toilets and bathroom vanities at the curb for pickup. Get an exact item price, updates and completion photos. Mixed rubble and loose building materials are not accepted.

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What is left after the project?

First item / additional item

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Book by 2pm for same-day pickup.

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A detached bathroom vanity with a basin standing outside beside a house entrance, leaving a clear path to the door.
Already detached and outside. Ready for loading and haul-away.

The cleanup after the work

The project is done. Get your space back.

The new bathroom is ready, but the old vanity is still outside. A replaced door is taking up space you need. Put those leftover items on a pickup plan, with the price settled and updates through the final haul-away.

Price the item you actually have.

Choose a door, toilet or bathroom vanity and see the price online. Each listed item has its own price, so you can settle the cost before booking.

Put a day behind the plan.

Choose an available pickup date. Book by 2pm local time for same-day pickup, where available, once you can have the item ready outside.

Know when the last item is gone.

Get updates along the way, a text before arrival and pickup photos when it is done. You can follow the pickup without waiting beside the item.

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Match your item

Construction cleanup starts with the right items.

We currently accept the doors, toilets and bathroom vanities listed here, already detached and ready outside. Choose each item separately. Mixed drywall, tile, concrete, lumber and demolition rubble are not accepted, including in bags.

Doors

Count each detached door panel separately. Have it removed from its hinges before pickup. A whole installed doorway or garage door is not the same item.

Toilets

Choose Toilet for an ordinary household toilet that has already been disconnected, drained and moved outside. Text a photo before booking if yours is broken or has loose sharp pieces.

Bathroom vanities

Choose the small, standard or large bathroom vanity that matches your sink cabinet. A makeup table has a separate choice. Plumbing disconnection and removal from the wall happen before pickup.

Construction debris removal prices in Ithaca

First item / additional item

  • Door$99 / $25
  • Toilet$79 / $29
  • Small bathroom vanity$99 / $29
  • Bathroom vanity$99 / $29
  • Large bathroom vanity$129 / $59

The highest first-item price applies once. Every remaining item uses its additional-item price. Loading, transportation and disposal are included. Applicable sales tax is shown before payment.

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Ready for pickup

Removed first. Ready outside next.

Arrange uninstallation, disconnection and indoor carrying separately. Dropcurb handles loading and haul-away from an accessible outdoor pickup spot.

You can book before moving the fixture outside. Have the preparation finished by the readiness time in your confirmation. Contact us before booking about broken fixtures, unusual materials or restricted building access.

Your place. One easy pickup plan.

A house, a condo or an apartment. Choose an accessible outdoor spot that works for your property. You arrange the move outside; we take it from there.

Text us about your setup
  1. Arrange the removal work

    Have the fixture safely detached and any plumbing or electrical connections handled by an appropriate professional. We do not remove installed fixtures or perform demolition.

  2. Keep the booked items separate

    Have the fixtures empty and ready at ground level. Keep them apart from rubble, loose renovation materials, tools and anything you want to keep.

  3. Show the outdoor handoff

    Use a permitted outdoor spot with a clear path. Add a location photo and notes on your order page so the right entrance and the right items are easy to identify.

You’re in the loop.
Until it’s gone.

Confirmation when you book. A heads-up before arrival. Photos when it’s done.

Dropcurb

Your pickup is booked.

You’re booked.

Your confirmation comes straight to your phone.

The local disposal guide

What are your
local options?

Construction debris removal in Ithaca: start with the item’s collection rules, then choose the arrangement that fits.

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Construction and demolition material

Accepted with preparation

The county center is authorised to receive construction and demolition debris, which is charged as a weighed load.

City cost & eligibility
From $20 per load minimum when paying by weight, with the published rate at 110 dollars per ton for non-recyclable material such as construction and demolition debris. Tompkins County residents and businesses with a valid solid waste permit, which is required for any load that carries a fee.
When & how
Take the load to the Recycling and Solid Waste Center at 160 Commercial Avenue, open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and expect to weigh in and out at the scales.
Get it ready
Keep construction material out of the curbside trash bags and the yard waste stream, cover the load because uncovered loads carry published fines, and wear a high visibility vest on the tip floors.
County permits and regulations page with the county code articles and the DEC permit authorisation to receive construction and demolition debrisCounty trash permits and fees page with the permit costs, the punch card and coupon amounts, the per ton rate, the refrigerant charge and the bulky item guidanceCounty recycling and materials management hub with the tip floor safety vest rule, the household hazardous waste sign-up rule and the office contact

The handoff matters

Right item.
Right place.

Fees, permits and events are county matters

A valid solid waste permit is required to drop off anything with an associated fee, including trash by weight, tires and Freon units, and to sign up for household hazardous waste events, while single stream recycling, food scraps and other free materials need no permit. The Recycling and Solid Waste Center is at 160 Commercial Avenue and opens Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., every person on the tip floors must wear a high visibility vest, and uncovered loads carry published fines.

County trash permits and fees page with the permit costs, the punch card and coupon amounts, the per ton rate, the refrigerant charge and the bulky item guidanceCounty page giving the Recycling and Solid Waste Center address and hoursCounty recycling and materials management hub with the tip floor safety vest rule, the household hazardous waste sign-up rule and the office contact

For your Dropcurb pickup

Use a permitted, accessible outdoor spot. Arrange the move out of your home, keep shared access clear and follow your confirmation’s readiness instructions. Check with your building about access or staging limits before booking.

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Choose what fits

A few ways
to get it gone.

The right option depends on what you have, where it is and when you need the space back.

Outdoor pickup

Dropcurb

See your price, choose an available day and follow your pickup updates.

Price
Upfront item pricing. Loading, transportation and disposal included; applicable sales tax shown before payment.
Your part
Bring the selected items to an accessible outdoor spot. We load and haul them away.
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City of Ithaca Public Works with Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management

Use the county Recycling and Solid Waste Center

A Tompkins County household with bulky items, appliances, construction debris or tires to dispose of.

Cost & conditions
From $20 per load minimum when paying by weight, with the published rate at 110 dollars per ton, a 15 dollar five punch trash card, a 15 dollar one vehicle coupon or a 20 dollar per unit refrigerant charge. Tompkins County residents and businesses with a valid solid waste permit, which costs 30 dollars for the first vehicle with no charge for a second vehicle permit.
Arrange it
Buy the permit at the county office at 122 Commercial Ave or by mail, place the sticker on the driver side window, and pay at the scale or with a punch card or coupon at 160 Commercial Avenue, open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Permits are only for Tompkins County residents and businesses, coupons cannot be used in pickup trucks, commercial vans or larger vehicles, everyone on the tip floors must wear a high visibility vest, and uncovered loads and illegal dumping carry published penalties.

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Taking it somewhere yourself?

Ithaca keeps curbside collection to bagged trash and seasonal yard waste, both paid for with tags: trash tags cost six dollars each and cover 35 pounds, yard waste tags cost one and a half dollars for each can, bag or bundle, containers may not exceed 32 gallons or 70 pounds, trash goes out the night before because crews start at 4 a.m., and yard waste runs from April into November on the weeks opposite recycling. Recycling inside the city is run by Tompkins County every other week on the same day as trash. Everything larger goes to the county Recycling and Solid Waste Center at 160 Commercial Avenue, open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., where a valid solid waste permit is required for anything with a fee, bulky items such as mattresses and couches are best charged by weight at 110 dollars per ton with a 20 dollar minimum, punch cards and coupons cover smaller loads, refrigerant units carry a per unit charge, construction and demolition debris is received under the facility's DEC permit, and electronics and undamaged rechargeable batteries go to the electronics drop-off area. Household hazardous waste goes to county events such as October 17 and November 21, which need a valid permit and an appointment. City trash collection page with the tag system, the container limits, the holiday rule, the county recycling boundary and the yard waste rulesCity trash, yard waste and tag page with the weekly and every other week cadence, the tag prices and the sellersCounty trash permits and fees page with the permit costs, the punch card and coupon amounts, the per ton rate, the refrigerant charge and the bulky item guidanceCounty page giving the Recycling and Solid Waste Center address and hoursCounty household hazardous waste page with the permit and appointment rule, the 2026 event dates, the accepted and refused lists and the electronics drop-off referralCounty permits and regulations page with the county code articles and the DEC permit authorisation to receive construction and demolition debris

County center taking trash by weight, appliances, construction debris, tires and electronics

Tompkins County Recycling and Solid Waste Center

160 Commercial Avenue, Ithaca, NY

Trash, single stream recyclables, food scraps, construction and demolition debris and other non-recyclable material received under the facility's DEC permit, yard waste, tires, refrigerant units, and electronics and undamaged rechargeable batteries at the electronics drop-off area.

A valid solid waste permit is required for anything with an associated fee and for household hazardous waste event sign-ups, while single stream recycling and food scraps need no permit. Coupons cannot be used in pickup trucks, commercial vans or larger vehicles, everyone on the tip floors must wear a high visibility vest since August 1, 2026, and uncovered loads and illegal dumping carry published penalties.

Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

From $20 per load minimum when paying by weight, with the published rate at 110 dollars per ton, a 15 dollar five punch trash card, a 15 dollar one vehicle coupon and a 20 dollar per unit refrigerant charge. Tompkins County residents and businesses with a valid solid waste permit, which costs 30 dollars for the first vehicle with no charge for a second vehicle permit.

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County office selling solid waste permits, punch cards and coupons

Tompkins County Recycling and Materials Management Office

122 Commercial Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850

Solid waste permits, disposal punch cards, disposal coupons and merchandise such as compost bins and recycling bins.

Permits may be purchased only by Tompkins County residents and businesses, proof of county residency is required when the identification or vehicle registration lists an out of county address, and permit stickers must be placed on the driver side window to be valid.

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

From $30 for for a one year residential solid waste permit, with no charge for a second vehicle permit and commercial permits at 50 dollars for the first vehicle and 30 dollars for an additional vehicle in the same year. Tompkins County residents and businesses with proof of residency.

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Customer reviews

Less stuff. A lot less stress.

“Quick and easy pickup. I wasn’t home and they sent me a picture of the pickup. Good communication too.”

Paul H.Google review

“Easy to schedule, same or next day appt and excellent prices. Highly recommend!”

Kathleen S.Trustpilot review

Selected customer reviews. Counts checked September 2026.

Before you book

A few things
worth knowing.

Construction debris removal, from choosing your item to pickup day in Ithaca.

How much does construction debris removal cost in Ithaca?

Pricing is per accepted item. A detached door is $99 as a single item, an ordinary toilet is $79, and a small bathroom vanity is $99. Larger vanities have their own choices. Select the listed items to see the exact combined price. These prices do not cover mixed rubble or loose building materials. Loading, transportation and disposal are included; applicable sales tax appears before payment.

Can I get same-day toilet or vanity pickup in Ithaca?

Book by 2pm at your pickup address for same-day pickup, where available. Checkout shows the dates you can choose. Arrange disconnection, removal and the move outside first, then have the fixture ready by the time in your confirmation. We text you before arrival and provide pickup photos when it is done.

Will you disconnect a sink or take a door off its hinges?

The fixture must already be detached, disconnected and accessible outside at ground level. Arrange plumbing, electrical work, removal from walls or hinges, and indoor carrying before pickup. Dropcurb handles loading and haul-away from your outdoor pickup spot.

Can I add bags of drywall, tile or other demolition waste?

Mixed drywall, tile, concrete, lumber and demolition rubble are not accepted. This page offers pickup for the listed doors, toilets and bathroom vanities that are already removed. Do not book loose building materials as household trash bags or as an extra item. Arrange suitable disposal for those materials with your contractor or a debris specialist.

Can a door, toilet and vanity go in the same pickup?

Yes. Add each listed fixture separately and choose the correct vanity size. Each detached door panel counts as one item. The combined price appears before you book. Keep the fixtures together outside, separate from anything staying, and add a location photo on your order page.

Will Ithaca take construction debris?

Not at the curb. The county's Recycling and Solid Waste Center is authorised under its DEC permit to receive construction and demolition debris and other non-recyclable material for landfill disposal, and a valid solid waste permit is required for any load with a fee, with trucks and larger loads charged 110 dollars per ton and a 20 dollar minimum. Uncovered loads also carry published fines.Official guidance

One less thing on your list

Put the cleanup on the calendar.

Choose your accepted renovation items and see your pickup price in Ithaca. We will keep you updated through the final pickup photos.

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