
Wasilla Residential Services
Alaska Waste provides dependable weekly residential trash and recycling collection for homes throughout Wasilla and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
Our Residential Trash Cans
Available sizes may vary by location.
Extra Refuse
Learn about the size, weight, and scheduling requirements for disposing of extra or oversized refuse. Ensure proper removal and avoid additional charges with Alaska Waste.
- Lid• Carts with the lid not completely closed may be subject to additional refuse charges.
• Non-roll cart containers must not exceed 32 gallons or 50 pounds. - Odd Sized TrashOdd sized trash must be contained or bundled and measure less than 4 feet in length or width or height and weigh no more than 60 pounds.
- Additional BagEach additional bag or box set beside the cart must not exceed 32 gallons in size or weigh more than 50 pounds. These are subject to an extra charge.
- Large Sized ItemsLarge and odd-sized items can be removed with prior scheduling. Contact your Alaska Waste office to arrange pickup and discuss pricing.

What Items Are Considered for the Recycling Cart?
All recyclables must be clean of all food waste and grease. Contamination is one of the biggest reasons recyclables get thrown out. Help keep our recycling program strong by cleaning your materials!
Acceptable Items
Metals
- Aluminum cans
- Steel and tin cans
Plastics
- #1 plastic bottles
- #2 plastic jugs
Paper & Cardboard
- Corrugated cardboard
- Boxboard (such as cereal boxes and similar packaging)
- Greasy pizza boxes
- Brochures and junk mail
- Magazines and newspapers
- Office paper (white and colored)
- Paper bags
- Paper egg cartons
- Envelopes (including those with plastic windows)
- Paperback books
- Phone books
Unacceptable Items
Plastics and Packaging
- Styrofoam
- #1 plastic clamshells and plastics #3–#7
- Waxed paper containers and milk or juice cartons
- Plastic bags and plastic film
Paper and Cardboard Contaminants
- Paper cups, plates, napkins, and paper towels
- Heavily food-soiled cardboard and paper (otherthan the greasy pizza boxes noted above)
Other Materials
- Glass bottles and jars
- Aluminum foil and foil pans
- Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, fuels,propane tanks)
- Electronics and batteries
- Yard waste, dirt, rocks, and construction debris
- Scrap metal and appliances
- Textiles and clothing
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Pick-Up Times and Placement
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Prepare Your Cart Properly
Ensure cart lids are closed, handles face your house, and label carts with your street address if house numbers aren't visible.
Place Carts on Time
Set carts within 5 feet of the drivable roadway by 6 AM on collection day, free from obstructions like vehicles, snow piles, or ditches.
Maintain Clearance Around Carts
Keep at least 3 feet of space around carts, and avoid placing them near postal collection areas. Refer to the city's ordinance for secure trash zones.

Residential Guidelines
Please read through these guidelines carefully, and feel free to contact Alaska Waste if you have any questions. We are proud to serve the Anchorage area and are here to assist with all your waste collection needs.
- Special Handling• Glass must be labeled and double wrapped (preferably with paper and plastic bags) when placed at the curbside as extra refuse.
• Any animal or fish waste must be securely double-bagged. A maximum quantity of ten pounds will be accepted in any one container per week. - Roll Carts Cannot Exceed 150 Pounds.Due to safety and tariff restrictions, roll carts cannot exceed 150 pounds.
Don't Put Hazardous Waste in Your Bin!
Alaska Waste is not licensed to haul hazardous waste. Please contact your local Alaska Waste office if you are not sure if an item is acceptable for collection by Alaska Waste.
- Hazardous Free DisposalHazardous waste cannot be placed in curbside bins, but Wasilla residents have a safe, free disposal option.
The Hazardous Waste Facility, located next to the Central Landfill on N. 49th State Street, allows residents to drop off up to 40 pounds of hazardous waste per day at no charge. Proper disposal of items like paints, oils, and chemicals protects the environment and community.
Take advantage of this convenient resource to ensure hazardous materials are managed safely and responsibly. - Hazardous Materials Not AcceptedDo not place rocks, dirt, hazardous waste or ashes (hot or cold) in any Alaska Waste container.
- Responsibility for Your Collection ItemsResidents are responsible for the items they place out for Alaska Waste collection.
Wasilla Billing
Manage your billing seamlessly and stay up-to-date with your service details. Whether it's checking invoices or updating your account, we've made it simple and convenient.
Cancellation & Service Suspended
How to Cancel Service
• To cancel service, please contact your local Alaska Waste office at least 1 week prior to the desired last day of service.
• Set cart out on the date agreed to during cancellation process by 6AM to guarantee removal.
• If your cart is not made available for retrieval, your account may be charged a cart fee of up to $75 per standard refuse or recycing cart or $226.67 per bear proof cart.
Service Suspended for Non-Payment
• Service will be suspended or discontinued due to non-payment.
• A service resume fee and a cart re-delivery fee will be assessed when an account which was stopped for non-payment is resumed.









