JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) is proposing to increase fees at the Trash Transfer Facility, Recycling Center and the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility beginning May 17.
Access the current and proposed fees here.
As an enterprise fund within Teton County, ISWR covers all operating and capital expenditures with self-generated revenue from tip fees, the sale of commodities, donations, grants and fees for services. Declining revenue due to the contracting economy, an unprecedented inflationary period and reduced recycling commodity prices are necessitating the proposed fee increases.
ISWR has not raised tip fees at the transfer station since July 1, 2021.
The proposed fee increase will impact household hazardous waste disposal and electronic waste recycling fees. Electronic and hazardous waste are banned from the trash. Proposed increases to Commercial Corrugated Cardboard Service are also included, while Commercial Food Waste Compost hauling services will remain the same.
In addition to the proposed fee increases, ISWR will be instituting a two and a half percent credit/debit card convenience fee with a $2 minimum on all credit/debit card payments. E-check convenience fees begin at $2, and increase based on the payment amount. Previously, ISWR absorbed these fees.
On May 16 at 9 a.m., there will be a public hearing to consider fees for Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling pursuant of Wyoming Statute 16-3-103 in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room in the Teton County Administration Building at 200 S. Willow Street.
Public comment is now being accepted through May 13. Comments can be submitted in writing to ISWR Superintendent Brenda Ashworth at P.O. Box 9088, Jackson, WY, 83002, via e-mail at bashworth@tetoncountywy.gov or at the public hearing on May 16.
