Recycling, Jackson Community

On March 18, 2003, the Teton County Commissioners passed a resolution banning hazardous waste from the Teton County Trash Transfer Station. Banned items include, but are not limited to TELEVISIONS, COMPUTER MONITORS, and FLUORESCENT BULBS.

Monitors contain three to six pounds of lead. Televisions have even more. Because they contain lead and/or mercury, televisions, computer monitors and fluorescent light bulbs are classified as Hazardous Waste. If mishandled or broken, mercury gas emitted from these products can cause serious health threats and environmental contamination. Mercury and lead are known toxins and can be ingested, inhaled, and absorbed through the skin.

To responsibly dispose of your fluorescent light bulbs, make an appointment to bring them to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility by calling 733-7678.

To responsibly dispose of your televisions, computer monitors, and other consumer electronics you can:

·Bring them to the recycling center Monday-Friday 9:00-6:00. We ask that residents make a contribution covering our disposal and shipping costs, which are 40 cents a pound. We ask that businesses pay the full 40 cents per pound.

·Recycle your computer, monitor and peripherals with one of the leading computer manufacturers for about $30 (includes shipping).

Disposal fees per unit >
2008 Electronic Waste Shipping and Disposal

Electronics Collection >
Jackson Community Recycling used to hold two computer/electronics-recycling events per year in May and November. Due to the success of these events, in 2006 JCR began collecting used electronics year-round.

Information about computer/electronics recycling >
Proper disposal and recycling of computers and electronics is important because they contain heavy metals, including lead and mercury, and other hazardous materials.

B2D Information and Donation Form

Bag 2 Differ (B2D) is a community grassroots initiative in partnership with Jackson Hole’s Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Campaign. Its mission is to raise awareness about the hazards of plastic shopping bags through education, outreach and incentives. B2D aims to help people modify their shopping habits with practical and environmentally-friendly alternatives to plastic bags.

B2D believes the first step in promoting reusable shopping bags is to ensure that people have widespread and easy access to them. This is why the initiative is endeavoring to disseminate several thousand reusable bags throughout Teton County, free of charge. The first recipients of the B2D bags will be the 3,000+ Teton County students and teachers in winter 2009. The distribution of bags will be accompanied by educational outreach, including classroom presentations and plastic bag fact sheets in every bag.

B2D is looking for individuals and businesses to sponsor Teton County classrooms, grade levels and schools in the purchase of reusable bags at $5 each. Please call Heather at Jackson Community Recycling for details, 733.7678.

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