Hazardous Materials Management
The Solid Waste Services Division has developed two sites to collect hazardous wastes.
Hazardous Waste Collection Center
The Hazardous Waste Collection Center (HWCC) is located at the Anchorage Regional Landfill (ARL), at the intersection of the Glenn Highway and Hiland road, near the community of Eagle River, Alaska. Take Glenn Highway to Hiland Road exit. Turn West on Hiland, and follow the signs into the Landfill.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday through Saturday -- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Information
This facility accepts hazardous wastes from households and businesses. Businesses must qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators or CESQG’s. CESQG’s are companies that generate less than 220 pounds of any hazardous wastes per month. Disposal rates for CESQG’s vary by product and quantity. Typical CESQG rates range between $.50 to $1.00 per pound. Drop off your hazardous household materials including: paint, gasoline, batteries, fertilizers, cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, oil, anti-freeze, and much more. Drop-off services are FREE for households only (40 pounds or less limit). A hazardous waste pick-up service is also available on a call-in basis.
Please call (907) 428-1742 or (907) 343-6262 for further information.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility
The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility is located at the Central Transfer Station (CTS), at the intersection of E. 54th and Juneau, east of the Old Seward Highway.
Hours of Operation
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday -- 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Information
Drop off your hazardous household materials including: paint, gasoline, batteries, fertilizers, cleaners, pesticides, herbicides, oil, anti-freeze, and much more. Drop-off services are free for households only (40 pounds or less limit); businesses must use the Hazardous Waste Collection Center at the Anchorage Regional Landfill. A hazardous waste pick-up service is also available on a call-in basis.
Please call (907) 428-1742 or (907) 343-6262 for further information.
Reuse Program: Paint & Materials Exchange
While you’re at the ARL or CTS facilities, be sure to visit the Paint & Materials exchange. When the public drops off hazardous materials, we check them and put the usable products in the HazBin. For example, on an average, we take in anywhere from 50-100 gallons of paints each week. Sometimes good paint comes in unopened. You might also be able to pick up some household cleaning solvents, auto fluids, or lawn and garden chemicals, depending on availability.
Waste Types
- Automotive
- Pesticides
- Paints, Solvents, Preservatives
- Household Products
- Photographic Chemicals
- Art and Hobby Supplies
- Explosives and Ammunition
- Asbestos
- Corrosives (Acids and Caustics)
- Resins and Adhesives
- Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Ballasts
Used Oil
Up to 5 gallons will be accepted at all SWS facilities. They are open the same hours as the facilities where they are located. The used motor oil is later refined; some of it goes for use in ship engines, or back into usable oil for autos. An additional 5 gallons will be accepted at CTS for an additional charge of $1.00 per gallon. Used oil is also handled by individual contractors, consult the yellow pages under Oil Waste. Do not mix used oil with antifreeze, solvents, or gasoline.
Antifreeze
Up to 5 gallons will be accepted at both facilities. Do not dispose in storm drains or on the ground. Keep all products away from animals.
Batteries (Car)
Collected in a separate bin at all SWS facilities or can be recycled through retail outlets.
Batteries (other)
Up to 40 pounds daily (220 pounds/month for CESQGS) accepted at both collection facilities.
Fuels
Up to 5 gallons will be accepted at both facilities. Includes diesel, gasoline, kerosene, propane, and similar products.
Pesticides and Herbicides
Up to 40 pounds daily (residential) accepted at both facilities. Banned pesticide may also be returned to the manufacturer or dealer.
Paints, Solvents and Preservatives
Up to 5 gallons accepted at both collection facilities or less than 220 pounds per month for CESQGs. Non-Latex paints and solvents/thinners/preservatives may be flammable. Do not dispose in garbage or sewers.
Cleaners
Up to 5 gallons accepted at both collection facilities.
Medicines and Drugs
Small quantities of some medicines can be flushed down the toilet. Take larger quantities and liquids to either collection facility.
Smoke Alarms
Return to the manufacturer if directed on the product instructions. Some smoke alarms may contain low level radioactive materials.
Photographic Chemicals
Up to 5 gallons accepted at both collection facilities.
Art and Hobby Supplies
Some supplies contain hazardous materials. Contact the HHWCC with questions about specific products.
Explosives and Ammunition
Not accepted at any facility. Contact the Anchorage Police Department at (907) 786-8900 for proper disposal.
Asbestos
Following prior notification to Solid Waste Services, can be disposed only at ARL. Call (907) 343-6262 for information or view ARL policy for asbestos handling and disposal (.pdf 43.8 Kb).
Corrosives
Acid and caustics are accepted at both collection facilities.
Resins and Adhesives
Up to 5 gallons or 40 pounds accepted at both collection facilities (220 pounds/month for CESQGs).
Fluorescent Light
Fluorescent lights may contain mercury. SWS can accept up to 220 pounds per month, or approximately 350 bulbs, from any customer or business. Larger quantities may require testing for mercury. Contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for additional information. Also, refer to recycling.
Light Ballasts
Light ballast's may contain PCBs. Unless the ballast is labeled as "non-PCB containing," the ballast is assumed to contain PCBs and is not acceptable for disposal at any of the facilities. Contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for additional information. Also, refer to recycling.