SWS NEWS:
Fish and Manure Disposal
Fish and Horse Manure- oh my! We will gladly accept your fish carcasses and horse manure, together we can keep it out of the landfill and use it for composting and soil amendment. Please do not bag your items, leave it bulky and dump it right on the floor! $20 per truck $40 truck and trailer, 5 up to 4 bags, 5 gallon bucket is free. Have questions? Email compost@muni.org.
MRF Updates
The Materials Recovery Facility is now open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 8:00-3:30pm. The purpose of the Materials Recovery facility is to divert materials from the landfill and utilize in another way. #lessinourlandfill
Curbside Organics - Summer 2025
Curbside organics collection is happening now in our service area. Reserve your pink cart today swcs@anchorageak.gov
Wood Lots - Summer 2025
There are two wood lots:
1. Anchorage Regional Wood Lot
2. Materials Recovery Facility Central Wood Lot
Updates on the Materials Recovery Facility:
The Central Wood Lot is free for residential disposal of wildfire mitigation wood, all plastics can be disposed for $5 per trip regardless of how much per resident, organics $20 per truck or $40 truck and trailer.
The Anchorage Regional Landfill Woodlot is open for free to Anchorage residents starting this Saturday March 20 through October 31. Wood only for wildfire mitigation will be free, all lumber, building materials etc. will be charged a disposal fee. ***NEW PROCESS*** Please stop to weigh your load in, and please stop on your way out for a final weight. Thank you for helping to lower the fire danger in Anchorage! Please share.
2025 Collections Calendar
2025 Disposal and Hazardous Waste Rates
Download and Print the 2025 Rates
2025 SWS Residential and Commercial Collection Rates
SWS Holiday Services
Book a Tour
Let's talk trash, "Trash IS Treasure!" Call 907-343-6289 and request a free tour at the Central Transfer Station, there is so much to learn about your landfill. Appropriate for Third Grade and up, that includes adults! 
Lithium Battery Disposal Update:
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
Navigating the Central Transfer Station
Residential Entrance: 1310 E. 56th Ave (some online maps are inaccurate)
Commercial Entrance: 1050 E. 56th Ave
