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…
DetailsIt’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…
DetailsTHANK YOU EARTH DAY COLLABORATORS, VOLUNTEERS, ENTERTAINERS, AND SUPPORTERS! With Earth Day 2022 behind us, my final event in my role as TVCR executive director, I wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to so many individuals and entities who continue to make Teton Valley such a special place to live. First off, thank yous…
DetailsMD Nursery and Landscaping in Driggs has a variety of sustainability programs to help reduce waste and be a role model in our community. Here are just a few that we love! New in 2022, the Very Important Bag (V.I.B.) Program: Customers can purchase bulk mulch, soil compost, sand and gravel in…
DetailsAfter almost 5 years of incredible leadership under Executive Director Iris Saxer, Teton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR) welcomes Angela Saggiomo to the role. Angela brings with her several years grant funding experience with national non-profit Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC). Having worked at the national level, she is eager to bring her knowledge and passion…
DetailsBut the code on the bottom says #1 inside the “chasing arrows” symbol… it’s the same kind of plastic, so why can’t I recycle it? What’s the deal with this “Bottles Only” on the recycling bin? We wish recycling plastics was simple. It would make our job easier and recycling on the whole much more…
DetailsTeton Valley Community Recycling (TVCR) is looking for our next organizational leader. Partner with our Board of Directors and contribute to promoting a sustainable community and a cleaner Teton Valley. Our mission is to promote ethical waste reduction solutions that are financially and environmentally sound for our community. We work in Teton County Idaho to…
DetailsPierre’s Pedal Project (PPP) was established based on the recognition that there are way too many bikes discarded at the transfer station that with a little love, can be brought back to life or their parts used to save other bikes and that there are children in the Teton Valley who otherwise cannot access a…
DetailsFree Gift Wrap Station at Geo Center Shopping season is officially underway in Teton Valley as locals and visitors alike search for holiday presents, food to feed extended family, and winter sports gear. All this shopping adds up to increased waste. Did you know that Americans create 25 percent more waste between Thanksgiving…
DetailsTeton Valley Community Recycling has once again joined forces with Creative Energies Solar to offer the community free use of a cool tool to easily fix your non-functional holiday light strings. There are 4 public locations you can bring your lights to including the GeoTourism Center (at our Recycling Education Center), the Valley of the…
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