Trash and recycling services are taken care of if you choose dorm-style accommodations or an apartment complex with a Dumpster. Those with apartments in smaller buildings will need to buy trash tags to put on their cans for curbside pickup. Trash is picked up once a week, and each can or bag must be marked with one or more tags (based on weight) bought at local grocery stores and various other locations. Ithaca also has a successful recycling program, taking paper products, newspaper, glass, and many plastics. Recycling pickup takes place every other week. Don't forget to recycle: it's the environmentally friendly way to save money on trash tags!