Public Works Divisions Solid Waste Waste Acceptance Policy
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Acceptable Waste Policy
Acceptable Waste

Acceptable:

Household refuse
Commercial refuse
Asbestos (with prior notice and approval - call 745-2828)
Refrigerators All items brought in for disposal must be 8 feet in length or less.  Any item longer will have to be cut down prior to bringing it to the Landfill or any of the Transfer Sites.

Recycle Material:

Newspapers *

Used oil

Lead acid batteries

Aluminum *

Nonferrous metals (copper, brass, etc.) *

Electronic Equipment (computers, monitors, TV's) - Are accepted on Wednesday and Saturday.
* Separate recycle material and deposit in bins as directed by the Gate House Attendant
Waste that is Not Acceptable
Not Acceptable:

Burning or smoldering material
Explosives **
Radioactive material
Junk vehicles
Narcotics, prescription drugs
Sewage, sludge, human excrement, except disposable diapers
Tree stumps
Tree or brush cuttings exceeding one (1) pick-up load
Hazardous waste as defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

** These materials are not accepted at any of the facilities. Contact the Alaska State Troopers for disposal assistance at (907) 745-2131.

 


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