POCATELLO — The city of Pocatello invites the community to celebrate the newly renovated Recycling Services Facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday at 5:15 p.m. The event will be held at 3034 Garrett Way, and community members and partners are encouraged to attend.

Formerly owned and operated by Western Recycling/Republic Services, the facility was acquired by the city in August 2024 to prevent its closure and ensure the continuation of local recycling services.

“We’re proud to reopen this facility as a city-operated service and continue providing accessible recycling options for our community,” said Mayor Brian Blad. “This project is a great example of how partnerships and smart investment can strengthen Pocatello’s future.”

Upgrades include interior renovations, warehouse improvements and enhanced public drop-off areas designed to increase efficiency, safety and accessibility. These improvements reflect the city’s ongoing commitment to advancing recycling efforts and promoting environmental stewardship. For more information about recycling services in Pocatello, visit pocatello.gov/395/Recycling-Services.

Thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Energy — Idaho Operations Office, these renovations were completed through a Supplemental Environmental Project. This initiative helps improve and protect public health and the environment by supporting targeted cleanup efforts and infrastructure enhancements.

This project is one of several across Idaho made possible following a settlement of an enforcement action taken by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality for alleged violations of the Hazardous Waste Management Act.