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​SWS NEWS:​​

September 30, 2024 today is the last day of curbside organics. If you want to divert more from the landfill this month, visit the Materials Recovery Facility​ open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays 8:30-3:30 through October 31. 

Join us for City Nerd Nite in partnership with the Anchorage Assembly for an engaging evening talking about "Healthy Soils." October 17, 6-8pm at King Street Brewing. 
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Interested in Composting on a Citywide scale? Come learn from the author of "The Composting Handbook." The first Alaska Compost Conference, held at the Central Transfer Station October 17-18, 2024. The first day there will be a hybrid option, day two will be in the field, no online platform will be available. Contact Compost@muni.org for more details or to RSVP for this free event. This course is geared for stakeholders, large and medium size compost operations, not designed for backyard composters, although all are welcome. ​



Book a tour, let's talk trash, "Trash IS Treasure!" Call 907-343-6289 and request a free tour at the central, there is so much to learn about your landfill. Appropriate for Third Grade and up that includes adults! Map to CTS Tour (Facebook Post).png

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NEW Girdwood Transfer Station Hours. 
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You asked we listened, now open Thursdays starting t​his week, closed for lunch 12:30-1pm each day.​ As a reminder, there is a designated area for lithium battery disposal. Separate lithium batteries from regular trash, tape the terminals, deposit in designated location. 

Now Open, the Materials Recovery Facility
​Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 8:30am-3:30pm through October 31
Materials include the Central Wood Lot, Organics and #1, #2, #5 plastics. See the flyer for details:​
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SWS Holiday Calendar

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Solid Waste Service's mission is to provide safe, efficient, and innovative solid waste management for the Municipality of Anchorage. By distributing free dump passes, SWS's intent is that we can encourage Anchorage residents to clean up our green spaces and make Anchorage beautiful. 
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The CENTRAL Wood Lot located across the street from the Central Transfer Station located on 56th Ave. is open Thursday-Saturdays 8:30-3:30pm through October 31 for Anchorage residents only for wildfire mitigation, no lumber or dirt-filled stumps please. Call 907-343-6250 for questions.

Curbside Composting Pick-Up Begins May 1-September 30. Reserve your cart beginning May 1 within the SWS Service Area, call 907-343-6250 or email swcs@anchorageak.gov
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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 


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 The 2024 rates were approved Jauary 2023, for curbside collection:
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Preferred Route for Central Transfer Station Residential Customers, some online maps are inaccurate:
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Collections: All Curbside Services

Home and Business Pick Up Services   ​

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​Disposal: Solid Waste Services Facilities
Locations, Hours, Fees

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​​Photo Credit: Google Earth​​

Hours and Locations

Anchorage Regional Landfill (Eagle River)

15500 Eagle River Loop,  907-343-6250
Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Central Transfer Station (Mid-town Anchorage)

Customer Service Team: 907-343-6250
Physical Address: 
Residential: 1310 E. 56th Ave.

Monday - Satuday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Commercial:  1050 E. 56th Ave.
Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Mailing Address:
Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services
1208 E. 56th Ave.​
Anchorage, Alaska 99518

Girdwood Transfer Station

Ruane St, Girdwood, AK 99587
Monday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Thursday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Saturday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

Tuesday & ​Sunday, CLOSED

(Closed 12:30pm - 1:00pm for staff lunc​h​​)​

Materials Recovery Facility/Central Wood Lot

Across from the Central Transfer Station on E. 56th Ave
Thursday, Friday, Saturdays 8:30am - 3:30pm

​Open through October 31, 2024

Administrative Offices & Customer Service

Customer Service Call Center, 1208 E. 56th Ave
Monday - Friday, 9​:00am - 4:00pm
(907) 343-6250        email: swcs@anchorageak.gov​


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Strategic Plan ​

Municipality of Anchorage Climate Action Strategy 

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​​​​Financial Statements

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SWS Financial Statements

Organics Collection and Processing within the Municipality of Anchorage  

Community Food Waste Reduction Program  



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