Disposal Locations
The Solid Waste Disposal utility operates the Anchorage Regional Landfill, located in Eagle River, and two transfer stations (Central Transfer Station in Anchorage and the Girdwood Transfer Station).
For your safety, SWS requires all patrons to wear safety vests on the commercial side of the Central Transfer Station (CTS), and on the working face of the Anchorage Regional Landfill (ARL) at all times. Hard hats are recommended, but are not required. For questions regarding this policy, please call (907) 343-6250.
Refrigerator/Freezer Disposal at Anchorage Regional Landfill and Central Transfer Station
Please remove doors prior to disposal at the Anchorage Regional Landfill and Central Transfer Station. Appliances must be empty. Please contact customer service SWCS@anchorageak.gov or call (907) 343-6250.
Anchorage Regional Landfill
The Anchorage Regional Landfill (ARL) is located at the intersection of the Glenn Highway and Hiland road, near the community of Eagle River, Alaska. The address is 15500 E. Eagle River Loop Rd, Eagle River, AK 99577.
All loads must be covered and secured prior to arrival at the facility. Uncovered or unsecured loads are subject to an additional charge of $30. For more information, refer to AMC 26.80.50.
Services at the Anchorage Regional Landfill include residential and commercial trash disposal, recycling, and household hazardous waste collection.
Hours
Residential and Commercial
Monday through Friday - 7:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday - CLOSED
Solid Waste Services Eagle River Wood Lot
The Eagle River Wood Lot is operated by Solid Waste Services at the Anchorage Regional Landfill, 15500 Eagle River Loop Road (off the Hiland Road exit off the Glenn Highway).
- The Solid Waste Services Eagle River Wood Lot opens June 2, 2023
- Phone: 907-343-6250
- Email: swcs@muni.org
For information on other wood lots visit the AFD Wildfire Mitigation website.
Central Transfer Station
The Central Transfer Station (CTS) is located in Midtown. The SWS administration building are at 1111 E 56th Ave.
Commercial entrance: 1111 East 56th Avenue
Residential entrance: 54th Avenue and Ingra
The transfer station receives commercial refuse collection vehicles, residential refuse collection vehicles, and household vehicles (cars and pick-ups) from throughout the metropolitan Anchorage area. The refuse is then loaded into large trailers, which are then transported to the Anchorage Regional Landfill for final disposal.
This location also provides a location for the collection of residential CFC-containing appliances(refrigerators and freezers), used oil, batteries, and household hazardous waste.
Construction and demolition debris, land clearing waste, medical waste and liquid waste, hot tubs and commercially collected refrigerators are NOT accepted at this facility.
All loads must be covered and secured prior to arrival at the facility. Uncovered or unsecured loads are subject to an additional charge of $30. For more information, refer to AMC 26.80.50.
Hours
Residential - Monday through Saturday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
Commercial - Monday through Friday - 6:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday - 8:00am to 5:00pm
CLOSED ON SUNDAY
Girdwood Transfer Station - RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
Located on Ruane Road, off of the Alyeska Highway, in the community of Girdwood. You must go to the end of Ruane Road, and the facility is located on the right just before AWWU's Treatment Building.
All loads must be covered and secured prior to arrival at the facility. Uncovered or unsecured loads are subject to an additional charge of $30. For more information, refer to AMC 26.80.50.
This facility only takes residential solid waste. The following waste is not accepted at the Girdwood transfer station:
Commercial waste, refrigerators, washers, dryers and other cfc containing products, large animals, asbestos, demolition & land clearing debris, asphalt, liquids, grease, cooking oils, medical waste, and empty drums over 30 gal.
Hours
Friday through Saturday - 09:30am to 5:00pm
Monday - 9:30am to 5:00pm
CLOSED - Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
*closed 12:30pm -1:00pm for staff lunch