TVCR & CRC Launch Firewood Rescue Program With this snowy, cold winter hanging around longer than some had expected and household bills at historic highs, many people in the valley are struggling to make ends meet. At the same time, the building boom stayed strong and is ramping up for the summer months with a…
For many, January is a time to plan for the year ahead, make resolutions and start new habits. This may work for some, but I prefer to use January as a time to reflect on the previous year and recognize what worked, what can be improved for the year to come and what can…
As Teton Valley’s population continues to grow, the volume of trash appears to be growing at an even faster rate. Unsorted Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste strains the capacity of the Transfer Station and valuable materials end up being trucked to the Circular Butte landfill almost 90 miles away rather than recycled or reused. While…
It’s no mystery that Teton Valley is growing and that construction & demolition (C&D) material is flowing to the Transfer Station at an unprecedented rate. A recent Teton Valley News article reported on some of the problems created by the high volumes of unsorted C&D waste that is being brought to the Transfer Station during…
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…
Teton Valley Community Recycling has just announced the first round of rebates for construction and demolition waste sorting through the DEQ Source Reduction grant. Through this program we aim to increase awareness of the significant cost savings you can earn year-round by sorting your waste rather than sending it all to the landfill. Scrap…
Monday’s Town Hall Meeting focused on Construction and Demolition waste sorting rebates for contractors and DIY remodelers marks the open period for applications to receive free services and cash reimbursements. Due to road closures and winter weather, the meeting attendance was low, but you can find the slide show and recording from this Town Hall…
Most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about waste, but David Hudacsko of RAD Curbside and Saul Varela, Teton County Solid Waste Manager, think about it every day. Both of them are committed to diverting waste from the landfill through creative means. One area both have identified as “low hanging fruit” is…
Come learn about TVCR’s Construction and Demolition Waste Sorting Rebates available to the public for the 2019 building season. You’ll find out what materials are sorted for reuse at the Transfer Station and why it is so important to reduce our landfill liability. If you are remodeling or building in 2019, you might be eligible…
Doing a renovation this year? or building a new house? You may be eligible for significant cash back by sorting your construction and demolition waste through an incentive program offered by Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR) in 2019. TVCR is excited to spread the good news! In partnership with Teton County and RAD Curbside, we…