As people rely more on internet shopping, we’ve seen an influx of cardboard boxes in the valley and they come full of a variety of protective packaging material. Also, as the holiday season has arrived, many of us need a reminder of what materials are accepted by the Recycling Center at Teton County’s Transfer Station.…
Great news for Teton Valley! The Teton County Transfer Station is now recycling used and broken holiday light strings to be recycled along with e-waste during open hours (this includes old cell phones, flat screens, printer cartridges, and other e-waste). Please do not throw your broken lights in the trash! They are recyclable and this…
Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR) is going to be collecting your used batteries in a pilot program December 12th through 28th, 2017 and again in March 2018. Please don’t throw your dead batteries in the trash. Keep toxic metals from leaching into groundwater. Please bring them to one of the two convenient community drop-off locations…
Shopping season is officially underway in Teton Valley as locals and visitors alike rummage for holiday presents, food to feed extended family, and winter sports gear. All this shopping adds up to increased waste: about 25 percent more than usual according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. To counter waste this holiday season, Teton…
Recently, through a coordinated effort of Grand Targhee Resort, Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR), and the high school administration, two large outdoor recycling stations found a new home at the Teton High School. Brigid Sinram, Environmental Programs Manager for Grand Targhee, reached out to donate the bins to the community. Teton High School principal, Samuel…
Trash Bash 2017, celebrating TVCR’s 20th year, was a huge success in fundraising and bringing the recycling community together. On Saturday November 4, revelers were entertained by the talented Miller Sisters at the West Side Yard. There were dozens of wonderful auction items donated by generous local businesses and individuals. Bob Benedict won the raffle…
As I step into my new role as the Executive Director of Teton Valley Community Recycling, I find myself not only getting a crash course in the finer points of recycling in the US, but an up close look at how we are doing in Teton Valley with our own recycling efforts. The great news…
Iris Saxer with her daughter Zinnia. Teton Valley Community Recycling is pleased to announce Iris Saxer as the non-profit’s new executive director. A Teton Valley resident for the last 20 years, Iris brings extensive leadership and educational experience that will continue to elevate TVCR’s work in Teton Valley. “My background as a biologist and an educator,…
Trashion Fashion queen Erica Rice is hard at work on her outfit for this year’s Trash Show! Teton Valley Community Recycling’s annual TRASH BASH fundraiser is Nov. 4, 2017 from 6-10 p.m. at West Side Yard in Victor featuring the Miller Sisters! This family friendly event features the valley’s only trashion show. “Project…
TVCR seeks Executive Director Teton Valley Community Recycling seeks an Executive Director to lead the organization in developing ethical waste reduction solutions that are financially and environmentally sound for our community. The position is part-time, averaging 12-20 hours per week. Salary is commensurate with experience. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Nonprofit leadership…