SWS NEWS:
Fourth of July Closure Notice:
On 4th of July, the SWS Call Center, Administration, and Girdwood Transfer Station will be closed. Central Transfer STation and Anchorage Regional Landfill will close at 2pm. Collections will operate normal schedule. Happy Fourth of July!
Now Open, the Materials Recovery Facility
Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:30am-3:30pm through October 31
Materials include the Central Wood Lot, Organics and #1, #2, #5 plastics. See the flyer for details:
Solid Waste Service's mission is to provide safe, efficient, and innovative solid waste management for the Municipality of Anchorage. By distributing free dump passes, SWS's intent is that we can encourage Anchorage residents to clean up our green spaces and make Anchorage beautiful.
Curbside Composting Pick-Up Begins May 1-September 30. Reserve your cart beginning May 1 within the SWS Service Area, call 907-343-6250 or email swcs@anchorageak.gov
March 22, 2024: All Lithium Batteries must be disposed of at Household Hazardous Waste Facilities. Read the new SWS Policy, read the EPA FAQs, and the Lithium Battery Report, by the EPA. Have questions? Call our customer service team, 907-343-6250 or email swcs@anchorageak.gov
The 2024 rates were approved Jauary 2023, for curbside collection:
Preferred Route for Central Transfer Station Residential Customers, some online maps are inaccurate: