Reuse Systems Inc.

10/06/2026

What does our trash have to do with the changing climate of the Finger Lakes? More than we might think.

The New York State Climate Impacts Assessment projects that average annual temperatures in the Central/Finger Lakes region will rise 4.6°F to 6.4°F by the 2050s, compared with the 1981-2010 average. By the 2080s, the projected increase is 5.9°F to 10.5°F. The region is also expected to receive more precipitation overall, with more of it falling in heavy bursts.

Trash is part of this climate story. When food and other organic materials break down in a landfill, they produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. The Sierra Club reports that landfill gas systems may capture only part of that methane, while decomposing organic waste can continue producing it for decades.

That means reducing food waste, composting when possible, reusing materials and supporting effective waste-diversion programs are some of the most effective local climate actions we can take. Keeping organic material out of landfills can reduce methane production while creating compost that can support healthier soil.

Our climate and our waste system are connected. What we throw away does not simply disappear.

Sources:
Climate projections: New York State Climate Impacts Assessment, Central/Finger Lakes Region. Waste information: Sierra Club Finger Lakes Group Summer 2023 Newsletter.

10/02/2026

♻ NOW HIRING: Deconstruction Manager

ReUse Systems, Inc. is looking for a hands-on construction professional to help build and lead our growing deconstruction program. This is an opportunity to recover valuable building materials, reduce landfill waste, and create lasting environmental impact in our community.

Position Details:
- Geneva, NY
- Part-Time (20-25 hours/week)
- $35,000-$38,000 annually + benefits

What You'll Do:
- Manage deconstruction projects from assessment to completion
- Lead crews and volunteers
- Support material recovery and reuse efforts
- Help establish processes and systems for a growing program

We're looking for someone with construction experience, leadership skills, and a passion for finding value in materials that would otherwise be discarded.

Apply via our LinkedIn: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g8r2V3Qb

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Please share with anyone who may be a great fit!

09/24/2026

Join us for Free Stuff Day and Fix-It Clinic on October 4th at the Town of Geneva Transfer Station, located at 32 White Springs Road! From 9 AM to 12 PM, bring your small appliances, lamps, furniture needing repair, and clothes that require mending. Not only can you get items fixed, but you'll also learn some handy DIY skills!

Don’t forget to participate in the free stuff exchange from noon to 2 PM. Drop off clean and usable items, including toys, games, tools, bikes, sporting goods, gardening supplies, small kitchen appliances, chairs, and small tables from 10 AM to noon - our volunteers will guide you. Items not taken will be donated or disposed of at the end of the event. Please do not drop off dirty or broken items, books, glassware, tires, construction materials, clothes, computers or TVs, or large items such as couches or mattresses.

This event is open to everyone—no need to be a Geneva resident! Let’s work together to keep useful items out of landfills.

https://townofgenevany.gov/news_detail_T5_R58.php

09/23/2026

Congrats to our ReUse friends in Tompkins County!

Recently in Ithaca we celebrated the new Finger Lakes ReUse location in Lansing! Not only is shopping second-hand more affordable, it is also more sustainable. I’m looking forward to seeing what this new ReUse location has to offer.

09/16/2026

Congratulations to ReC'use-It in Camillus! This new shop sells used arts and crafts supplies, keeping them out of the landfill. How creative!

Kim Davis opened ReC’use-It to keep used art supplies out of local landfills and give people a place to buy them inexpensively.

09/03/2026

Broken lamp or toaster? Need to unload some old household items? Want to shop for interesting FREE things? All three tasks can be accomplished at this amazing event. Thanks to our friends at Town of Geneva, NY for offering this once again.

08/20/2026

ReUse Systems, Inc.'s Jan Regan spoke with Rotary Radio's Ted Baker about our organization and our new collaboration with Geneva Toy Library. Take a listen! And thank you to Geneva, NY Rotary Club and Wyckoff Family Foundation for their generous support.

The Geneva Rotary Club is distributing tens of thousands of dollars in grants this year, with eight first-time recipients among the awardees — including a ne...

08/18/2026

ReUse Systems, Inc. is excited to unveil a new logo and tagline that reflect who we are and where we’re headed. At the heart of our mission is a simple idea: quality items with life left in them should be reused, not buried in a landfill.

Our goal is to reduce landfill waste by creating new opportunities for furniture, building materials, household goods, and other useful items. We are working toward opening a reuse center in Geneva that will serve Ontario County and the greater Finger Lakes region, making it easier for individuals, businesses, and organizations to give good materials a second life.

Our new logo was designed by Rochester designer Claire Marziotti, who captured the spirit of reuse and renewal in a fresh, approachable design. Our communications committee developed the new tagline to express our mission in a few memorable words: Reclaim Repair Repurpose!

This new look marks an exciting chapter for ReUse Systems as we work to build a more resourceful and sustainable community, one reusable item at a time.