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How Do I Recycle …? **Indicates items that can be included in your curbside recycling bin. The Anchorage Recycling Center (not operated by SWS) is located at 6301 Rosewood Ave. Take the Seward Highway to Dowling. Also reference How Do I Dispose of…? if you don’t find the item you have in the recycling section. Automobile BatteriesSolid Waste Services accepts automobile lead-acid batteries for disposal at the Central Transfer Station, Anchorage Regional Landfill, and Girdwood Transfer Station. Residential users are allowed to bring one battery per visit free of charge. Commercial users must use the Hazardous Waste Center at the Anchorage Regional Landfill location. The charge is $5.00 per battery. All batteries are broken down and individual components are reused. Aluminum Cans**Aluminum cans may be dropped off at numerous recycling centers throughout Batteries (other than Automobile)There are many locations in the Municipality that accept other types of batteries for free. Check under “Batteries” in the yellow pages. Cell PhonesCell phones can be recycled at Total Reclaim (www.totalreclaim.com). Be sure to look for reuse options before recycling if your phone still works. Often shelters will accept phones to use them for 911 calls. Christmas TreesChristmas Trees are accepted seasonally at Carrs stores. Dates are posted each year by ALPAR (Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling). Compact DiscsCompact discs can be recycled at Total Reclaim. Green Disk also will accept compact discs but you will need to mail the discs. Cooking Oil and GreaseCommercial cooking oil and grease can be recycled through Alaska Mill & Feed. Call 276-6016 to get more information about scheduling pick-up of uncontaminated commercial cooking oil and grease. Corrugated Cardboard**Corrugated cardboard can be dropped off at the Electronics/ComputersSolid Waste Services offers electronics recycling for our commercial customers. It is located at the Anchorage Regional Landfill Hazardous Waste Center. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday,
Residential users are asked to contact Total Reclaim at 561-0544 for electronics recycling options available to you! Fluorescent LampsFluorescent lamps can be recycled through Total Reclaim. Total Reclaim accepts linear lamps (long tubes), compact fluorescent lamps (the small spiral and other style bulbs), and ballasts. Food WasteFood waste currently cannot be composted commercially but residents with yard space can include some food waste in backyard composting bins or piles. Do not include meats, fish, or dairy products and do not compost food wastes in areas where bears are common as the food may attract the bears. An alternative to back yard composting is vermicomposting a.k.a. worm composting. This is usually done in a container with ‘red wiggler’ worms and the container can be kept in a protected location such as a shed or garage. GlassAs of January 5, 2009, glass bottles and jars will not be collected for recycling. This is a temporary situation and this web page will have updated information when glass collection is reinstated. Due to a significant decrease in demand for the end product, coupled with high production costs, especially in the winter, the local glass plant has concluded that it is not economical to take more glass at this time. All three glass drop-off containers at the Anchorage Recycling Center off Dowling Road (Smurfit-Stone Recycling), the Anchorage Regional Landfill and at Brown Jug Warehouse on Old Seward will be removed on January 5. Horse ManureHorse manure can be recycled at Magazines & Catalogs**Magazines and catalogs can be included with Mixed Paper and can be dropped off at the Mixed Paper**Mixed paper can be dropped off at the Newspaper**Newspaper can be dropped off at the Office Paper**Office paper can be included in Mixed Paper and can be dropped off at the Plastic Bottles & Jugs**Plastic bottles include only #1 PET bottles, such as soda and water bottles. Plastic jugs include only #2 HDPE jugs, such as milk and detergent jugs. All other numbers and all other types of containers are not recyclable. The #1 and #2 containers should be recycled in separate bins at the Plastic Bags & FilmsPlastic bags and films can be dropped off at the Propane TanksTanks that can’t be refilled can be taken to Suburban Propane. Suburban removes the valves and evacuates the damaged tanks and sends them to the Scrap MetalScrap metal can be taken to the Steel Cans**Steel cans may be dropped off at the Telephone Directories**Telephone directories can be included with Mixed Paper at the TiresScrap tires currently are being accepted at the landfill, where they are shredded and used for landfill projects. They are considered waste items so a drop-off fee will be charged. Toner CartridgesToner cartridges from printers and copiers can be recycled through several businesses in Used OilResidential users may dispose of up to 10 gallons of used motor oil at the Central Transfer Station, Anchorage Regional Landfill or Girdwood Transfer Station. The first 5 gallons are free. There is a $1.00 charge per gallon for amounts over 5 gallons with a maximum of 10 gallons in total. For amounts exceeding 10 gallons, see commercial rates below (amounts over 10 gallons will not be accepted at the Central Transfer Station). Commercial customers must use the Anchorage Regional Landfill site and pay $1.00 per gallon for all oil disposed. Used oil is accepted during normal business hours at each location. The used oil is picked up by a local recycler for reuse when the tanks become full. White GoodsWhite goods include large appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers. These items can be recycled at Alaska Metal Recycling on Wood WasteWood waste can be delivered to one of Yard WasteYard waste, such as grass, leaves, and brush, can be recycled at |
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