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​SWS NEWS:​​

All Collections and Facilities are open as normal November 11, 2024 for Veterans Day. The Administration and Call Center are closed. A very special Thank You to all our Veterans who served for our country. 

All Wood Lots and the Materials Recovery Facility is now closed for the winter. To find an alternative disposal site for plastics see Alaska Plastic Recovery – Recycled Plastic Construction Products 
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Book a tour, let's talk trash, "Trash IS Treasure!" Call 907-343-6289 and request a free tour at the central, there is so much to learn about your landfill. Appropriate for Third Grade and up that includes adults! Map to CTS Tour (Facebook Post).png

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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. 
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As of 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 


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 The 2024 rates were approved Jauary 2023, for curbside collection:​
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​Preferred Route for Central Transfer Station Residential Customers, some online maps are inaccurate:
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Collections: All Curbside Services

​Home and Business Pick Up Services​   ​

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​Disposal: Solid Waste Services Facilities
Locations, Hours, Fees​

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Hours and Locations

​Anchorage Regional Landfill (Eagle River)
15500 Eagle River Loop,  907-343-6250
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Central Transfer Station (Mid-town Anchorage)

Customer Service Team: 907-343-6250
Physical Address: 
Residential: 1310 E. 56th Ave.

Monday - Satuday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Commercial:  1050 E. 56th Ave.
Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Mailing Address:
Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services
1208 E. 56th Ave.​
Anchorage, Alaska 99518

Girdwood Transfer Station

Ruane St, Girdwood, AK 99587
Monday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Thursday, 9:30am - 5:00pm​

Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday & ​Sunday, CLOSED

(Closed 12:30pm - 1:00pm for staff lunc​h​​)​

Materials Recovery Facility/Central Wood Lot

Across from the Central Transfer Station on E. 56th Ave
Thursday, Friday, Saturdays 8:30am - 3:30pm

​Open through October 31, 2024

Administrative Offices & Customer Service

Customer Service Call Center, 1208 E. 56th Ave
Monday - Friday, 9​:00am - 4:00pm
(907) 343-6250        email: swcs@anchorageak.gov​


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Strategic Plan ​

Municipality of Anchorage Climate Action Strategy 

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​​​​​Financial Statements

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SWS Financial Statements

Organics Collection and Processing within the Municipality of Anchorage  

Community Food Waste Reduction Program  

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