JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) has announced the Recycling Center will accept residential food waste starting Aug. 1, 2022. This service is available to residents only, who are able to self-haul food waste to the Recycling Center.
The residential composting program will accept food only. No stickers, rubber bands, paper products, compostable or biodegradable plates, cups, or service ware is accepted. Additionally, shellfish are not allowed. Shellfish includes but is not limited to the meat and shell/exoskeleton of: shrimp, lobster, clams, mussels, scallops, and oysters. For a comprehensive and printable guide look here.
Food waste may be brought to the Recycling Center by residents between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. TCISWR asks residents to not bring food waste outside of business hours as it can be an unintended attractant for wildlife. Food waste will be visually inspected for contaminates prior to being dumped and any non-food waste found will be returned or the load may be rejected.
Food waste may be hauled in five gallon buckets or less, and the use of a compostable liner or bag is permitted to help ensure residents are able to lift and dump their own compost. The tip fee for residential food waste composting at the Recycling Center is a flat rate of $2 dollars per container.
Community members can call 307-733-7678 or email rkiefer@tetoncountywy.gov with any questions.
