The Snow Is Melting…The Sun Is Shining

The Snow Is Melting…..The Sun Is Shining

Spring is in the air! Spring Clean and Spring Green

The little green blades of grass and wild flowers will soon be poking through the snow. Time to think of cleaning and greening.

In the weeks ahead, we will all be busy cleaning our homes, garages and yards. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility re-opened operations this week. The facility serves all of Teton County in both Wyoming and Idaho, as well as Lincoln, Fremont and Sublette Counties in Wyoming. We are fortunate that we have a short drive to the facility; so let’s make the most of it.

If you have questions regarding what is considered hazardous waste, you can call 733-SORT. You will also need to call to schedule an appointment at least 24 hours in advance. Collection days are on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

The Town/Country Clean-Up week is scheduled for May 7th – 9th and the HHWF will be opened on May 6th for this event. It is also tentatively scheduled to be opened May 7th – 9th on an as needed basis. For more information about hazardous waste disposal and storage please visit their website at www.tetonwyo.org/recycling.

For information on how to dispose of unwanted computers and electronics click Computers/Electronics at http://www.tetonwyo.org/recycling/nav/200258.asp

Recycling in Jackson is easy. All eight recycling sites are open 24/7 and are located all through the county. Jackson Community Recycling offers shredding services and certifies document destruction. Drop off days are on Thursdays and at 20 cents a pound it is probably cheaper than using your office staff. If you do not require a certificate of destruction, you can drop your office material onto the conveyor belt at the facility. Please contact them directly for information and guidelines.

When planting your garden and sprucing your yards this summer, be sure to use drought resistant plants and a drip irrigation system. This combination can mean that deep watering only twice a month will keep your landscaping green, saving water and money. Composting is another factor to consider when planning your garden. For a composting recipe just click here. www.tetonwyo.org/recycling/nav/100068.asp

We will be seeing you in beautiful clean and green Jackson.