Teton County Bear Regulations
Teton County Bear Regulations
The Land Development Regulations regarding bear proof trash containers were updated on April 10, 2022. Refuse and recycle containers and dumpsters are required to be bear resistant in all of Teton County as of July 1, 2022. Enforcement began November 1st, 2022. Please take the survey below to help us understand the needs of the community to comply with the new regulations.
CONTACT:
If you have questions or concerns about bear resistant trash regulations, please contact the Teton County Code Compliance Officer, Will Hutt, at whutt@tetoncountywy.gov, or 307-732-8420.
Call your trash hauling company today to obtain a bear resistant container:
- Star Valley Disposal: 307-885-9645
- Teton Trash Removal: 307-733-6840
- Westbank Sanitation: 307-733-2615
- Yellow Iron: 307-734-0583
Residents can also sign up for a bear resistant garbage can through Jackson Hole Bear Solutions, by clicking here
Residents are encouraged to learn more about living with bears at BearWise JH.