Teton County, Idaho County Commissioners recently approved new Recycling Accepted Materials (for traditional recyclables – curbside and self-haul) based on current available end markets and storage space for sorted materials at the Transfer Station. These changes will take effect immediately, with RAD Curbside customers seeing the largest change, as self-haulers were eased into the new…
How to Reduce Electronic Waste Electronic waste is a growing problem. The manufacture of electronics uses rare materials that go into their production and takes a lot of energy. Minimizing e-waste helps to conserve resources and reduces the amount of energy we take from the earth. Reusing the precious metals and plastics in old cell…
Headwaters Construction Donates $9400 to Teton Valley Schools Headwaters Construction, currently finishing up our local school projects, was recently awarded a reimbursement of $9400 through an innovative grant program administered by Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR). TVCR’s Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste Sorting program was designed to encourage local contractors to sort C&D waste…
Here are some images of our amazing Trashionistas in 2019! Start thinking about your outfit for 2020 – anyone can participate! First place: Jean McMillin (designer) Laura Nash (model) Other great dresses…
Trash Bash 2019 was a great success thanks to over 70 different business sponsors and donors whose generosity helps Teton Valley Community Recycling continue our local collaborations, education programs, and advocacy for less waste and better recycling in Teton County. We appreciate the generous financial backing and in-kind donations of raffle prizes and silent auction…
Win a Season’s Pass, a Climbing adventure, Golf with friends, and much more! BUY ON-LINE TICKETS BEFORE OCT 4! Can’t make it to Trash Bash this year? Don’t worry. You can still be a winner! This year we’ve put our raffle tickets for sale on-line and because we usually have a fairly small crowd, your…
CALL FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVE UPCYCLERS “Upcycled” Art Contest and Art Auction at TVCR’s Annual Trash Bash fundraiser on October 4, 2019 To enter or for more info, contact sue@tetonrecycling.org ENTRY FORM Teton Valley Community Recycling is calling on all artists and crafters to enter a piece in our Upcycled Art Contest at…
Trashionistas: Start sewing and create your one of a kind outfit for this year’s Trash Bash! Save the date for the 2019 Trash Bash and Trashion Show—coming right up on Friday, October 4th, 5-8pm at Driggs City Center. ENTRY FORM 2018 Trashion Show entries 2016 Trashionistas This year we will…
National Recycling Advocacy Group to Visit Teton Valley Recycling can be confusing. At least that’s what I’ve learned in my two years on the job as Executive Director for Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR), the local non-profit focusing on collaboration, education, and advocacy to reduce waste in our little piece of paradise. I’ve had lengthy…
What’s Happening at the Transfer Station – July 2019 Recycling markets have been struggling over the past few years since China implemented the “National Sword” policy – no longer accepting foreign “garbage” for recycling. Because Teton County has always selected domestic end destinations, it managed to find reasonably remunerative markets for our recyclables. Teton County’s…