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Tompkins County awards reuse-services contract, endorses deconstruction to reduce construction waste

5410636 · June 18, 2025
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Summary

The legislature awarded a contract to Finger Lakes Reuse for community reuse services and passed a nonbinding resolution supporting deconstruction and materials reuse as a strategy to cut construction and demolition waste.

The Tompkins County Legislature approved a contract award to Finger Lakes Reuse and adopted a resolution endorsing deconstruction and reuse of building materials on June 17, measures county officials say aim to reduce construction and demolition waste and broaden reuse infrastructure.

In public comment, Diane Cohen, chief executive officer of Finger Lakes Reuse, thanked the legislature and county staff and described the organization's work. "Our plan to continue to reduce waste through reuse through collaborative engagement and providing convenient…

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