Posts for 2020

Alaska Waste Donates $10,000 in Support of Local Non-Profits

October 22, 2020 – By #AlaskaWaste

In September Alaska Waste in Anchorage donated $10,000 to two local non-profit organizations benefitting Alaska families and youth.

Last Modified: 01/14/2021 4:35:48 pm MST

Greasy Pizza Boxes Now Recyclable in Anchorage

September 17, 2020 – By #AlaskaWaste

ANCHORAGE – Greasy pizza boxes are now allowed in all Anchorage cardboard recycling.

New data shows that grease and small amounts of cheese in pizza boxes has no effect on the recyclability of the boxes. This material is now accepted in all curbside and cardboard drop-off recycling in the Municipality of Anchorage, including all Alaska Waste recycling.

Last Modified: 01/14/2021 4:42:18 pm MST

Changes to Your Invoice and Online Payment Portal

July 24, 2020 – By #AlaskaWaste

Your next invoice will look different.

We have updated our billing software. Our invoices will have a different format. Additionally, your account number will now have a four-digit district number in front of it.

Last Modified: 01/14/2021 4:39:57 pm MST

What to do with Your Household Hazardous Waste

February 26, 2020 – By #AlaskaWaste

Household Hazardous Waste includes items like batteries, paints, and pesticides. For safety, environmental and legal reasons, these items cannot go in your regular trash bin or any Alaska Waste container. Luckily, disposing of them is easy.

**Please note – this list only applies to residential hazardous waste – not commercial businesses. Call your local landfill for commercial rates and rules.

Here’s a list of Household Hazardous Waste disposal resources, by community:

Last Modified: 01/11/2021 2:52:45 pm MST

Commercial Glass Recycling Comes to Anchorage

February 14, 2020 – By #AlaskaWaste

At Alaska Waste, we’re excited to announce a new recycling option for businesses in Anchorage: Commercial glass recycling!

This service is perfect for bars, restaurants, and other businesses that throw away lots of glass jars and bottles.

Last Modified: 01/14/2021 4:41:58 pm MST

Fairbanks Team Deals with Bone-Chilling Cold

January 30, 2020 – By #AlaskaWaste

When temperatures plunge far below zero, life gets interesting – and simple activities take on a new level of difficulty.

Right now, Fairbanks is in the midst of a long cold snap. For all of January, most days have hovered around 20 to 30 below.

Last Modified: 01/14/2021 4:39:38 pm MST