JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) is asking for the community’s help to stop illegal dumping at community recycling sites after a growing number of recent incidents involving tires, beds, furniture, wood and boxes left on the ground at community drop-off locations.
“Most Jackson Hole residents take pride in recycling and do it right — we’re grateful for that,” ISWR Recycling Manager Larry Hartenstein said in a statement. “But when people leave materials outside of bins, or deposit their trash or recyclables that don’t belong there, it creates safety hazards, increases costs and it jeopardizes the program for everyone.”
According to ISWR, dumping non-accepted materials at recycling sites is illegal and could result in fines up to $750. ISWR wrote via press release that many recycling sites are provided by local businesses and agencies, and that the sites might not be able to be maintained if illegal dumping continues.
ISWR reminds residents and visitors that only accepted recyclables should be dropped off at the seven community recycling sites, and that materials should never be left on the ground near bins. If community recycling bins are full, return later or visit another recycling site. A list of community recycling sites can be seen here, and information on what can be recycled can be found here.
The Trash Transfer Station and Recycling Center can accept such items as tires, mattresses, appliances, wood pallets, e-waste, scrap metal and yard waste.
“We all want to keep Jackson Hole clean and green, and we appreciate the community’s longstanding commitment to reducing the amount of reusable waste that otherwise would be trucked and buried in a landfill,” Hartenstein said. “We’re asking everyone to be part of the solution and help protect these sites.”
Residents can visit ISWR’s main web page for full info on what’s recyclable, what’s trash and how to dispose of waste legally in Teton County. To report site misuse or get assistance, contact ISWR at 307-733-7678 (733-SORT).
