Ammunition and Explosives
These materials are not accepted at any of the facilities. Contact the Anchorage Police Department for disposal assistance at (907) 786-8900 (911 for emergencies).
Animal Carcasses
This waste is accepted on a case by case basis at the ARL. Please contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for more information.
Animal Feces
Large animal fecal waste will only be accepted at the ARL. Large animal fecal waste or large quantities from small animals require prior notification. Please contact (907) 343-6262 for scheduling assistance. Small quantities from small animals are accepted at CTS but must be double-bagged.
Anti-freeze
Anti-freeze can be taken to the Hazardous Waste Collection Center at either ARL or CTS (residential only).
Appliances
Non-CFC containing appliances are accepted at all facilities. Refer to Municipal Code 26.80.030 (.pdf 27.8 Kb) for CFC containing appliances. (Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners contain CFC's.) Unusually bulky items should be brought to the ARL. Also refer to recycling.
Asbestos Waste
Asbestos waste is regulated and has detailed handling and disposal requirements. Materials are only accepted at the ARL. Refer to the SWS policy for Asbestos Waste Disposal (.pdf 43.8 Kb) for additional information or contact SWS at (907) 343-6262.
Asphalt
Asphalt is generally considered construction and demolition debris and is only accepted at the ARL.
Automobiles
Automobiles are not accepted. Refer to the metals recycling or scrap/junk yards.
Automobile Parts/Motors
Automobile motors are accepted at ARL only. Other automotive parts are accepted at all facilities. In both cases all fluids must have been drained. Also refer to recycling.
Barbed Wire
Barbed wire is only accepted at the ARL and must be cut into 1 foot or shorter segments prior to disposal.
Batteries - Large and Small
Recycling bins are maintained at ARL, CTS and Girdwood Transfer Station for collection of batteries. Several recycling companies also collect batteries. Also refer to recycling.
Brush and Land Clearing Waste
Pickup size loads of brush are accepted at the CTS. Larger loads of brush and land clearing waste are accepted at ARL. Brush must be cut into eight feet lengths.
Butchering Waste
Residential non-commercial butchering waste is accepted at all facilities as long as it is a pickup truck load or smaller and does not contain liquid waste. Larger quantities should be coordinated with ARL staff for disposal. Please call
(907) 343-6262 for scheduling information.
Commercial Solid Waste
Wastes generated at a place of business is considered commercial waste. Typical commercial wastes include packing materials, office paper, lunchroom waste, etc. Chemicals and other similar items should be determined whether they are considered hazardous prior to disposal. If hazardous, the items may be handled through the Hazardous Waste Collection Center at the ARL. Some materials, such as toner cartridges, can be recycled through area vendors.
Compressed Gas Cylinders/Fire Extinguishers/Propane Bottles
Compressed Gas Cylinders must be nonpressurized and the valve stem must be removed prior to disposal. Cylinders containing hazardous residues or liquids are prohibited for disposal, but will be accepted at the Hazardous Waste Collection Facility.
Computers and Accessories
Both computers and the monitors (CRTs) contain items that are hazardous. Of note, CRTs contain lead and as such are considered hazardous waste. Preferably, contact the manufacturer or the sales store for information on proper disposal. Households and some businesses (CESQGs) are allowed to dispose of these items with typical garbage, but due to the materials, it is prefered that they are recycled or donated for others to use. Under current regulations, if the materials are recycled properly, they are not considered hazardous waste. For additional information please contact SWS at 343-6262 or the hazardous waste collection facility at 428-1742.
Construction/Demolition Debris (C & D)
C & D is waste material generated during the construction or demolition of a structure. This typically includes wood, bricks, rubble, dry wall, roofing materials tiles, and concrete. This material is accepted at ARL. (Only wood and roofing materials are accepted at CTS.) In addition, residential loads at CTS and Girdwood must not exceed a pickup load size and be less than eight feet in any direction. Larger sized loads must be taken to ARL. Depending on the age of the facility being demolished, care must be taken to determine if any of the materials contains asbestos. If so, the materials must be handled in accordance with SWS Asbestos Handling Policy(.pdf 43.8 Kb)
Contaminated Soils
This material is only accepted at the ARL and is subject to the SWS Contaminated Soils Policy (.pdf 28.6 Kb). Contact (907) 343-6262 for additional information.
Cooking Oil and Grease
Wastes generated from households are accepted at all facilities. Wastes generated from non-household sources must be in containers less than one gallon and must pass the EPA' s Paint Filter test for liquids at room temperature. Quantities larger than one gallon must be coordinated with ARL staff. Please contact (907) 343-6262 for scheduling.
Copiers
Copiers are accepted at all locations. SWS recommends that toner and toner cartridges be recycled prior to disposal.
Drums
Drums are only accepted at the ARL. The drums must be crushed and have the ends removed prior to disposal and must contain no residue of any hazardous or liquid waste.
Exit Signs
Exit signs may contain small amounts of radioactive materials. Please contact the manufacturer for proper handling and disposal.
Fish Processing Waste
Residential, non-commercial fish waste will be accepted at all facilities. Liquid waste will not be accepted at any of the facilities. Large quantities of waste in excess of a pick-up load should be coordinated with ARL staff for disposal. Please contact (907) 343-6262 for scheduling information.
Fluorescent Lights/Ballast
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. 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.
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous wastes are strictly prohibited from disposal. These include any waste that is toxic, reactive (oxidizers), flammable or corrosive (acids/alkalines). This also includes any EPA listed wastes. Refer to the
Household Hazardous Waste Center or contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for additional information.
Household Solid Waste
Wastes generated from a household except hazardous waste are generally acceptable for disposal at all locations.
Industrial Process Waste
Wastes generated from industrial or manufacturing processes must be first determined to be non-hazardous and must not be a liquid prior to evaluating the ability for disposal. Contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for additional information.
Lawn Mowers
Lawn mowers are accepted at all facilities. All gas and oil must be drained from the engine prior to disposal.
Liquid Waste
Liquid waste is any waste material that does not pass the EPA's Paint Filter Test. Liquid waste is prohibited in accordance with the Liquid Restriction Policy (.pdf 11.5 Kb) and Federal and State Regulations.
Medical Waste
Treated medical waste is only accepted at the ARL in accordance with the Medical Waste Disposal Policy (.pdf 29.4 Kb) Untreated medical waste is strictly prohibited for disposal. Contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for additional information.
Neon Signs
Please contact the manufacturer for proper handling and disposal. Older lights may contain PCBs within the transformer.
Paint
Paint can be water based, latex or oil based. In all cases, paint will likely be considered a Liquid Waste and disposal is restricted. Oil based paints are a regulated hazardous waste and are prohibited from being disposed of at any facility. Paints are accepted at the Hazardous Waste Collection facilities. Contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for additional information.
Product Piping
These materials are handled in accordance with the SWS Contaminated Soils Policy(.pdf 28.6 Kb).
Radioactive Waste
Radioactive/Nuclear waste is strictly prohibited for disposal. Additional questions regarding the proper handling and disposal should be forwarded to the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission at (800) 952-9677.
Railroad Ties
These materials may be subject to testing to determine if they are non-hazardous under the EPA TCLP test. Household generated quantities will not require testing. All materials must be no longer that eight feet in any direction. Contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for additional information.
Refrigerators/Freezers/Air Conditioners
Refrigerators, freezers, and air-conditioning units may contain chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and their disposal is strictly prohibited. The units may be disposed of if a qualified, licensed technician has removed the CFCs, and documentation, of such removal, can be presented to SWS. Refrigerators and freezers are accepted at CTS and ARL for an additional $20.00 charge, per each unit, which covers removal of the CFCs.
Septage & Honey Buckets
Septage is not accepted at any of the facilities. For information on disposal of Septage, contact AWWU at (907) 564-2700.
Smoke Alarms
Some smoke alarms can contain small amounts of radioactive material. Contact the manufacturer for proper disposal instructions.
Snow Machines
Snow machines are accepted for disposal at all facilities and must have all fluids drained and batteries must be removed.
Storage Tanks
Storage tanks are handled similarly to drums. No residues of hazardous or liquid wastes may be present and the ends of the tank must be removed and the tank must be crushed. Disposal of large tanks that require additional handling should be coordinated with ARL staff. Call (907) 428-0864 for scheduling information.
Tires
Tires are accepted at all the facilities. If the quantity exceeds ten tires, the tires must be disposed at the ARL. Customer must remove rims prior to disposal. Also refer to recycling.
Trailers/Mobile Homes
These are only accepted at the ARL. For rate and handling information contact SWS at (907) 343-6262.
Treated Timbers
Treated timbers, similar to railroad ties, must demonstrate that they are non-hazardous by passing the EPA's TCLP test. Size is limited to eight feet in any direction. Acceptance is on a case by case basis. Contact SWS at (907) 343-6262 for additional information.
Used Oil and Grease
All facilities maintain a collection point for recycling of used engine oil. Households are limited to disposal of less than 5 gallons per visit free of charge. Up to 10 gallons will be accepted at CTS with an additional charge of $1.00 per gallon for quantities over the initial 5 gallons.
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