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Finger Lakes ReUse

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Public comments (5)

ConcernedGideon StoneOct 6, 2026

Argued Finger Lakes Reuse is a public utility handling 10% of county materials on a stagnant $190,000 contract, and may close without $400,000 more next year.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 9:16 →
SupportiveRay SchlauterOct 6, 2026

Argued the solid waste fee legally can fund reuse diversion services and asked the board to put a $10 fee increase into contingency so Finger Lakes Reuse can bid competitively.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 12:33 →
SupportiveDiane CohenOct 6, 2026

The CEO said county support has been flat for years against a $3.5 million payroll and asked the county to recognize and value the organization's waste-reduction work.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 15:59 →
SupportiveDiane KohenJun 16, 2026

Announced the new Lansing ReUse Center opening, $150,000 in rent savings, and asked the county to support waste reduction as an economic development tool.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — June 16, 2026 · 37:03 →
NeutralDiane CohenJan 21, 2026

The Finger Lakes ReUse CEO welcomed new legislators and said she will return to committees to discuss the nonprofit's strategic plan.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — January 21, 2026 · 52:24 →