JACKSON, Wyo. — At this year’s Old Bill’s Fun Run event, local organizations and volunteers helped steer hundreds of pounds of waste away from the landfill through reuse, composting and recycling. Teton County Integrated Solid Waste & Recycling (ISWR) released a statement on Monday, thanking the partners and volunteers who worked to divert more than half of the event’s waste.

“[ISWR] would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the many partners and volunteers who helped reduce the event’s environmental impact, demonstrated ongoing commitment to conservation and made strides on Teton County’s Road to Zero Waste goal of reducing the amount of trash going to the landfill by 2030,” ISWR wrote in the release.

According to the statement, an increased focus on sustainability and expanded collaboration helped achieve a waste diversion rate of 57%, which is an increase over last year’s rate of 23%. The total amount of waste that did go to the landfill this year was 194.1 pounds, which is down from 418.6 pounds in 2024.

“Events like Old Bill’s show what’s possible when Jackson Hole comes together — walking the talk to protect what makes this place so special,” said ISWR Waste Reduction Outreach Coordinator Cindy Harger.

Below are some of the participating organizations that helped increase sustainability at this year’s event:

  • Community Foundation of Jackson Hole provided reusable napkins and recyclable aluminum cups to replace single-use plastics.
  • Vibrant Events provided reusable dishware and managed the washing station through its Zero Waste Project, which diverted hundreds of items from the landfill.
  • Recycling & Waste Team volunteers supported recycling and trash station setup, education, take-down and waste measurement.
  • Westbank Sanitation and Jackson Hole Curbside Recycling provided recycling, compost and trash bins used at multiple recycling and waste stations.
  • Teton County Parks and Recreation provided a water-bottle refilling station to cut down on single-use cups and plastic water bottles.
  • Hole Food Rescue collected and redistributed leftover snacks to benefit the broader community.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.