JACKSON, Wyo. — The Town of Jackson and Teton County Integrated Solid Waste & Recycling will be hosting free residential yard waste drop-off at the Rodeo Grounds Friday, Nov. 4 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
This is an opportunity for residents to bring their leaves, grass, pumpkins, and branches either loose or in compostable bags. The town asks for no trash, or dog poop. As Well as no dumping before or after Nov. 4. Residents will be expected to unload their yard waste material and sort appropriately.
Residential yard waste only. This is not intended for commercial business drop-off. The Pumpkin Smash will take place from 4-6 p.m., please bring your pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns in for composting. Candles, decorations, and adornments must be removed.
Free compostable yard waste bags are available at the following locations starting Friday, Oct. 14:
- Town Hall (150 East Pearl Street)
- Public Works Administrative Office (450 West Snow King Avenue)
- Recycling Center (3270 South Adams Canyon Drive)
The trash transfer station will also be accepting up to 500 lbs of trash for free from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Yard waste will be composted locally by Terra Firma Organics rather than trucked away 100 miles to the landfill.
Fall Burn Week will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 through Sunday, Nov. 6. Town residents wishing to conduct a controlled burn must first contact the Jackson Hole Law Enforcement Agency at 733-2331 prior to starting their fires. Citizens are encouraged to act responsibly and always control their burns including only dry grass, leaves, twigs, small branches, and clean wood. NO TRASH.
