Open to the public. Loads must be tarped or secured; lumber and pipe must be under 8 ft.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Call to confirmCouch / furniture
Call to confirmTire
Call to confirmAppliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Electronics
Call to confirmPaint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Construction debris
Call to confirmConcrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
Call to confirmFees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | $148.00 |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Junk automobile (commercial) | $160 each |
| Appliance with refrigerant (commercial) | $113 additional |
| Asbestos | $222/ton plus $75 per load |
| Out-of-borough waste | $296/ton |
Residential regular waste, brush, junk automobiles and aluminum are free. Commercial users pay $148/ton and $5/min for loader assistance.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Open to the public. Loads must be tarped or secured; lumber and pipe must be under 8 ft.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon-Fri | 8:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sat | 9:00 am–4:00 pm |
| Sun | 12:00 pm–4:00 pm |
Hours are from the borough solid waste director's June 2025 letter on the borough site; confirm before a long trip.
Local time: America/AnchorageWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Residential regular waste, brush, junk automobiles and aluminum are free.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
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