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Recycling at SWS

SWS started offering curbside recycling collection to 1/3 of its residential can/bag customers as part of a new automated trash and recycling collection service in the fall of 2008, and will expand the program to another 1/3 in the fall of 2009. All remaining customers will receive this service sometime in 2010.

• Summary Presentation- Automated Collection and Curbside Recycling Service
• What's Recyclable in Curbside Programs?
• FAQs about the SWS curbside program
• Alaska Waste’s pilot curbside recycling program
• Consultant’s report -- Municipality of Anchorage: Options and Recommendations for Recycling, Diversion, and Solid Waste Management

Community-wide Recycling Programs

SWS is developing numerous community-wide recycling programs, including expanded recycling drop-off areas, public space recycling, and school recycling.

• Community Recycling Centers – drop off your recyclables for free at one of these convenient locations.
• School Recycling – all Anchorage School District schools and facilities will have access to mixed paper recycling.
• Public Space Recycling – see where you can find recycling bins when in a public building.
• Composting – find locations to drop off yard waste and horse manure.
• Public Outreach – learn how to recycle correctly.

How Do I Recycle?

A to Z Guides for Recycling in Anchorage

• Winter 2009/2010
• Winter 2008/2009
• Spring/Summer 2009

If you still have questions, contact your Recycling Coordinators:

Jeanne Carlson - (907) 343-6274
Email: CarlsonJ@muni.org
Schools, public space recycling, and outreach

• Donna Mears - (907) 343-6275
  Email: MearsDC@muni.org
  Drop-off sites and compost   

Do you want to receive email updates about recycling issues in  anchorage?  Email mailto:CaCarlsonJ@muni.org to get on the mailing list.

Helpful Recycling Links

Selecting any of the links to the right will take you to non-Municipal web sites. These organizations operate independently and are not affiliated with the Municipality of Anchorage or Solid Waste Services (SWS) in any way. SWS is only responsible for information printed on this web site and not for content on the web sites provided.