[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE] Mystery Pallet Auction and Sale Fundraiser to Benefit Rotary Club of Ithaca and Finger Lakes ReUse

by | Jul 9, 2026 | Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 09, 2026

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Sean Campbell, Marketing Coordinator
(607) 257-9699 x9929
sean.campbell@fingerlakesreuse.org

Mystery Pallet Auction and Sale Fundraiser to Benefit Rotary Club of Ithaca and Finger Lakes ReUse

ITHACA, NY — The Rotary Club of Ithaca and Finger Lakes ReUse will host a Mystery Pallet Auction and Sale on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the former ReUse MegaCenter location in Triphammer Marketplace, 2255 N. Triphammer Road. The live auction begins at 10 a.m.

The event offers shoppers, bargain hunters, resellers, collectors, and curious treasure seekers the opportunity to bid on unprocessed full pallets and other smaller lots filled with home goods, kitchenware, games, toys, puzzles, and other merchandise. Each mystery pallet may contain an estimated retail value of more than $2,000. Bidding on some mystery box lots starts at just $1.

In addition to the auction, visitors will find box lots and individual items available for purchase at bargain prices while supplies last. All items for sale were donated to ReUse by community members.  Proceeds from the event will support both the Rotary Club of Ithaca and Finger Lakes ReUse’s programs working to strengthen the local community.

Proceeds from the event will support both the Rotary Club of Ithaca and Finger Lakes ReUse’s programs working to strengthen the local community.

The event is free to attend and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for the best selection and to register before the auction begins.

For more information, visit ithacareuse.org or call (607) 257-9699.

About Finger Lakes ReUse

Finger Lakes ReUse is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization operating Community ReUse Centers open daily to the public in an effort to expand the reuse of and increase access to materials, provide job training opportunities, create quality jobs, and improve the local standard of living, all while reducing the amount of reusable material entering the waste stream. For more information, visit ithacareuse.org.

About the Rotary Club of Ithaca

Founded in 1915, the Rotary Club of Ithaca is a volunteer service organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Tompkins County and beyond. Guided by Rotary’s motto, “Service Above Self,” the club brings together community members and business leaders to support local nonprofits, provide scholarships and youth programs, award community grants, organize service projects, and participate in international humanitarian efforts. The club has served the Ithaca community for more than 110 years through hands-on volunteerism, fundraising, and partnerships that create lasting community impact. Learn more at ithacarotary.com. 

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