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The report outlines short-term improvements, including educating the community on waste reduction and recycling; increasing organic composting; developing and funding food rescue systems; and hosting community recycling days for specialty recycling items including glass, yard waste, scrap metals and electronic waste.

In the long term, the report recommends: creating a composting facility in Big Sky; reducing local glass consumption and finding outlets for reuse; examining options for creating a centralized decision-making authority that could create and enforce local ordinances.

“The rapid growth and development of Big Sky creates both challenges and opportunities for local citizens invested in the future of this unique place,” the report states.

The WCA was funded by the Big Sky Resort Area District (BSRAD), the Rieschel Foundation and Moonlight Community Foundation. In addition, essential labor was completed by Big Sky SNO, Republic Services, Gallatin Solid Waste Management District and the Gallatin County Sheriff Work Program.

“We are appreciative of all individuals and businesses that gave us permission to audit their waste, including larger organizations such as the Yellowstone Club, Moonlight Basin, Town Center Owners Association, and various [HOAs],” the report states.

Peyton wrote that as a tourism-based economy, it’s imperative “to educate consumers on how to