New Recycling Accepted Materials for 2020

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…

What’s happening at the Transfer Station?

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…

Magazines and Books No Longer Recycled in Teton County

Did you know that the Teton County Solid Waste Department was recently approved to purchase new collection dumpsters for newspaper, mixed paper, #1 & #2 plastic separation? This really is great news and the county commissioners should be applauded for approving this much-needed amenity that solidifies our commitment to waste diversion in Teton County. The…