Jackson Hole’s Road to Zero Waste is the newest incarnation of the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle campaign, which started in 2005. The community’s goal is to reduce Jackson Hole’s consumption of resources and landfill bound waste by 60% through creative educational and awareness-raising activities targeting residents and businesses alike, aiming for a less wasteful and more sustainable community. The timeline describes our unique history as a nonprofit that later joined with the county government to manage, not just recycling, but all types of municipal solid waste.
About Us
About Us
History
1980
Solid Waste Advisory Committee tasked with identifying solutions to a landfill space crisis.
1985
Recycling drop-off site run by volunteers
1990
Jackson Community Recycling (JCR) was established as a non-profit recycling organization. A temporary Recycling Center was built on Town of Jackson property on Gregory Lane.
1995
14,000 square foot recycling facility in 1995.
2009
JCR became the Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling (ISWR) division of the Teton County under the Engineering Department. This division manages and oversees all solid waste services and waste diversion in the county. Responsibilities of the ISWR include the day-to-day operation of the Recycling Center,