Anchorage trash & recycling schedule
Trash is picked up weekly.
At a glance
| Trash | Weekly trash; cart by 7:00 a.m. Verified 2026-10-15 · muni.org |
|---|---|
| Curbside | 7:00 a.m. day of service (calendar: NOT night before); 3 ft clearance all sides. Checklist Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Recycling | Free recycling cart in service area; every other week; do not bag recyclables; acceptable list on muni recycling page. Verified 2026-10-15 · muni.org |
| Bulk | Pack Out service $10.82/mo optional — SWS retrieves/returns cart for eligible customers. Lost/damaged cart replacement $168.33. Bulk page Source: Not yet confirmed |
| Hauler | Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services. |
| Contacts | 907-343-6250; [email protected]; 1208 E 56th Ave. Verified 2026-10-15 · muni.org |
Curbside
Curbside checklist
City rules before collection day. Confirm with the city if anything looks off.
When
7:00 a.m. day of service (calendar: NOT night before); 3 ft clearance all sides.
Where
Curb/alley per route; Pack Out for accessibility.
Limits
Cart size tier; excess bag fees above.
Not allowed
Non-recyclables in recycle cart rejected at load per calendar note.
Bags
Do not bag recyclables or compost; trash bagged in cart.
Source: Not yet confirmed
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Holidays
Scan QR / SWS website for holiday schedules and weather delays; 2024 calendar on muni.org.
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Full details for Anchorage: every rule, with sources
- Trash
- Municipality Solid Waste Services — mandatory in red-bordered service area. Weekly trash; cart by 7:00 a.m. collection day (not night before per 2024 calendar note). Cart sizes 32/48/64/96 gal (+ bear-resistant variants) — 2026 rates e.g. 32 gal $20.60/mo, 96 gal $56.86/mo (rates PDF). Email route questions [email protected] / 907-343-6250.
- Recycling
- Free recycling cart in service area; every other week; do not bag recyclables; acceptable list on muni recycling page. Excess bagged waste: fee per calendar ($13.25 pickup + $2.75/bag per 2024 calendar).
- Bulk pickup
- Pack Out service $10.82/mo optional — SWS retrieves/returns cart for eligible customers. Lost/damaged cart replacement $168.33.
- Curbside: when
- 7:00 a.m. day of service (calendar: NOT night before); 3 ft clearance all sides.
- Curbside: where
- Curb/alley per route; Pack Out for accessibility.
- Curbside: limits
- Cart size tier; excess bag fees above.
- Curbside: brush
- Organics every other week — sign up via [email protected] / 343-6250.
- Curbside: not allowed
- Non-recyclables in recycle cart rejected at load per calendar note.
- Curbside: bags
- Do not bag recyclables or compost; trash bagged in cart.
- Curbside: fees and fines
- Mandatory service ordinance; cart replacement charges.
- Holidays
Scan QR / SWS website for holiday schedules and weather delays; 2024 calendar on muni.org.
- Hauler
- Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services
- Contacts
- 907-343-6250; [email protected]; 1208 E 56th Ave
- Find your day
- Not yet confirmed
- Sources
- Trash and recycling: muni.org
Bulk: Not yet confirmed
Holidays: Not yet confirmed
Curbside: Not yet confirmed - Verified
- 2026-10-15
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