Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling 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,” Recycling Manager Larry Hartenstein said. “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.”
Dumping non-accepted materials at recycling sites is illegal and may result in fines up to $750. Many of these sites are graciously provided by area businesses and agencies, and the ability to maintain convenient recycling sites is not guaranteed if misuse, litter and illegal dumping continues.
Residents and visitors are reminded:
● Only accepted recyclables should be dropped off at the seven community recycling sites. For more information on what can be accepted, visit https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/331/Recycling.
● If community recycling bins are full, please return later or visit another recycling site. Never leave materials on the ground near bins. For a list of community recycling sites, go to the above listed web address or visit https://www.tetoncountywy.gov/1481/Where-are-Community-Recycling-Bins.
● Dozens of other types of items are also accepted for recycling and proper disposal at the Trash Transfer Station and Recycling Center. These items include tires, mattresses, appliances, wood pallets, e-waste, scrap metal and yard waste. Please visit ISWR’s main web page at TetonCountyWY.gov/Recycle for full info on what’s recyclable, what’s trash and how to dispose of waste legally in Teton County.
“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.”
To report site misuse or get assistance, contact ISWR at 307-733-7678 (733-SORT).
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