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Anchorage Regional Landfill
Anchorage Regional Landfill, 15500 E. Eagle River Loop Road, Eagle River, 99577, Alaska
Anchorage Regional Landfill is the regional landfill out on E. Eagle River Loop Road that handles both residential and commercial loads from Anchorage and the Eagle River area. Big trucks and pickup loads turn up here - it's where garbage ends up buried at the final disposal site.
Drive up to an entrance booth and then cross a scale; tipping fees at places like this are typically structured by weight, with different rates for residential versus commercial loads, so expect to stop again on the way out. After weighing, vehicles are directed to the active tipping area where crews and heavy equipment move material around. The site is large and mostly gravel or dirt, with long sightlines and lots of truck traffic, so stick to the posted traffic flow and watch for big equipment. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so congestion and wait times are common then.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads - windy days will spread debris and many landfills expect covered loads to avoid littering.
- Know whether the load is residential or commercial and have any vehicle or load documentation handy; commercial loads are usually billed differently and may need extra paperwork.
- Aim for a weekday morning if possible; that tends to be less crowded than weekends and late mornings during seasonal peak cleanup.
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