Montour Falls, NY

Montour Falls is a community comprised of around 1,500 people, known as a tourist spot for scenic waterfalls and small businesses. In 2023 Montour Falls received a Bronze Certification from the Climate Smart Community (CSC) program, exemplifying its dedication to emissions reduction and preserving the environment; the village is now pursuing a Silver Certification.

Since March of 2018, the village has installed numerous EV chargers at locations including local campgrounds (which offer free charging) and Main Street. As part of its waste reduction efforts, Montour Falls established a partnership with Finger Lakes Compost to set up multiple public composting bins, allowing residents to easily dispose of food scraps, napkins, yard and houseplant clippings, wood chips and sawdust, among other materials. From 2020 to present, there have been 53 tons of food waste and four tons of wood waste deposited, leading to 318 tons of CO2 being diverted.

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