Expansion to be completed late this summer

Innovative Waste Management Plans Aim to Enhance Solid Waste Services in Lincoln County and Beyond.

Jayson Lower recently shared exciting developments regarding IDAWY and the Thayne Transfer Station during his call into SVI Radio’s Weekday Wake-Up on January 31. IDAWY, a solid waste district comprising Lincoln County in Wyoming and Bear Lake, Caribou, and Oneida Counties in Idaho, is committed to addressing the solid waste needs of these four counties.

A significant project underway is the construction of the Thayne Transfer Station. Lower announced that all initial dirt work is complete, and the team anticipates finishing the project this spring, with waste acceptance expected to begin in late summer 2025.

IDAWY is notable as it marks the first time in the United States that solid waste management spans state and county lines.

“Solid waste is very expensive,” Lower remarked, emphasizing the importance of effective waste management. He humorously noted, “I’ve learned one thing about garbage: we like for it to disappear once a week.” This reflects the community’s desire for efficient waste disposal, regardless of weather conditions. “Garbage doesn’t care whether it’s raining, snowing, or shining; we just want it to disappear,” he added.

The Thayne Transfer Station’s size has doubled from the original plan due to population growth in Star Valley, allowing for quicker and more efficient operations. Lower expressed optimism about the facility’s impact: “We look forward to serving people well into the future.”

Plans are also in place for additional transfer stations in Bear Lake, Caribou, and Oneida Counties. Waste collected at these facilities will be transported by truck to regional sites for daily burial and compaction.

As IDAWY continues to innovate in solid waste management, residents can look forward to improved services and facilities in the years to come.