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Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services

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11/05/2026

11/04/2026

Got woody debris? The recent windstorm hit Anchorage hard, and we know you all are working hard to clean up before the snow falls!

To help residents dispose of branches and downed trees, the Central Wood Lot at the Material Recovery Facility will be open from November 9th through the 14th (across the Central Transfer Station off 56th Ave. The Wood Lot at the Anchorage Regional Landfill remains open during normal operating hours free Friday's and Saturday's through the end of November. Regular woodlot disposal fees apply at the Central Wood Lot in midtown. Thank you for your help creating defensible fire spaces, safety for you, your family, and your neighbors. Please email [email protected] for any questions, messenger is monitored but may be delayed.

11/02/2026

Now that pumpkins served their purpose, please don't feed the landfill, feed the animals. Free drop-off, just stop by the Central Transfer Station through November 6, and it will go to feed local animals. Thank you

10/29/2026

It is National Cat Day, a great day to remind folks, that wet cat food cans are NOT recyclable, they are lined metal and cannot be put in the recycle bin and would be considered contamination. Thank you everyone for pitching in to recycling.

09/18/2026

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We had a blast at City Nerd Nite at Odd Man Rush in Eagle River. It was a packed house full of awesome community energy.

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09/11/2026

Summer is quickly coming to a close and so is the organics collection program for 2026. The last day for curbside collection will be September 30. Thank you everyone who pitched in to diverting organics from the landfill that generates landfill gas. We will resume collection May 2027. Please email questions or comments to [email protected]

09/10/2026

The entrance to 56th at Old Seward will be closed starting next week, September 14 through September 19.
All access to the Central Transfer Station and the Materials Recovery Facility will be via Homer Dr, a route map is attached.
We will work to keep lines off of 56th Ave and Homer, but please be aware that a lot of traffic will be concentrated at the residential entrance with all traffic entering and exiting 56th Ave at Homer Drive.

Please watch for pedestrians, including those who may be in blind spots, distracted, or stepping out from behind vehicles. Be patient and aware.

Address

1208 E 56th Avenue
Anchorage, AK
99518

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19073436250

Website

http://www.muni.org/departments/sws

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