Teton County, WY Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling Revving Up Waste Reduction in 35th Year of Recycling
Waste & Recycling | 2025-07-23 00:41:28
The 3 C’s — cans, cardboard and compost — have been identified as key areas for improvement in a study of Teton County’s refuse.
By SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): Teton County is celebrating 35 years of community recycling — and they’re asking the community to help mark the occasion by stepping up for a big but achievable goal: 35% waste diversion in the 35th year of recycling. Through this challenge, Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) invites residents, businesses and visitors to help move the needle toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
“For a few years now, we’ve been hovering around 30% of the valley’s divertables making it out of the trash and into the recycling stream,” said ISWR Superintendent Becky Kiefer. “By working together and making a few intentional changes, we can reach 35% this year and build momentum for Teton County’s long-term Road to Zero Waste goal of 60%.”
The 3 C’s — cans, cardboard and compost — have been identified as key areas for improvement in a study of Teton County’s refuse. These materials make up a significant portion of what’s still going to the landfill, despite being easy to recycle and despite their value in terms of natural resources and reusability.
Courtesy: www.wasteadvantagemag.com
