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Curbside Organics in Anchorage: 2021 Season Compost Totals

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ANCHORAGE -- Alaska Waste’s curbside organics program wrapped up for the 2021 season, concluding the third year of service for this pilot program.

Thanks to our customers’ participation in curbside organics Alaska Waste composted a total of 106,440 pounds (53.22 tons) of residential organics this summer in Anchorage.

From May through October, around 110 households in the Bayshore and Klatt neighborhoods used curbside organics bin to compost grass clippings, yard debris, and food waste. Their organics were taken to a Palmer farm where it is now being turned into compost.

By participating, residents helped to prolong the life of the landfill, reduce harmful emissions, and create a reusable, local resource.

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New! Residential recycling pilot program in Mat-Su, first month free

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Alaska Waste is excited to announce our new residential recycling pilot program for areas of Palmer and Settlers Bay in the Mat-Su Valley. Residents who sign up now get the first month free!

Residential Recycling

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Your Residential Holiday Schedule

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Please see below for information about Alaska Waste’s holiday schedule for our residential customers. Please have your bins out by 6 a.m., as our drivers may be picking up your trash earlier than usual.

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Alaska Waste Donates $10,000 in Support of Local Non-Profits

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In September Alaska Waste in Anchorage donated $10,000 to two local non-profit organizations benefitting Alaska families and youth.

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Greasy Pizza Boxes Now Recyclable in Anchorage

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ANCHORAGE – Greasy pizza boxes are now allowed in all Anchorage cardboard recycling.

New data shows that grease and small amounts of cheese in pizza boxes has no effect on the recyclability of the boxes. This material is now accepted in all curbside and cardboard drop-off recycling in the Municipality of Anchorage, including all Alaska Waste recycling.

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Changes to Your Invoice and Online Payment Portal

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Your next invoice will look different.

We have updated our billing software. Our invoices will have a different format. Additionally, your account number will now have a four-digit district number in front of it.

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What to do with Your Household Hazardous Waste

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Household Hazardous Waste includes items like batteries, paints, and pesticides. For safety, environmental and legal reasons, these items cannot go in your regular trash bin or any Alaska Waste container. Luckily, disposing of them is easy.

**Please note – this list only applies to residential hazardous waste – not commercial businesses. Call your local landfill for commercial rates and rules.

Here’s a list of Household Hazardous Waste disposal resources, by community:

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Commercial Glass Recycling Comes to Anchorage

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At Alaska Waste, we’re excited to announce a new recycling option for businesses in Anchorage:  Commercial glass recycling!

This service is perfect for bars, restaurants, and other businesses that throw away lots of glass jars and bottles. 

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Fairbanks Team Deals with Bone-Chilling Cold

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When temperatures plunge far below zero, life gets interesting – and simple activities take on a new level of difficulty.

Right now, Fairbanks is in the midst of a long cold snap. For all of January, most days have hovered around 20 to 30 below.

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Holiday Collection Schedules

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HOLIDAY COLLECTION SCHEDULE 2019:

Here is the collection schedule for the weeks of Christmas and New Year's, listed by location:


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