General recycling, How-tos, etc.
Recycling Where and What to Recycle – Overview of recycling facilities in Anchorage
Materials Recovery Facility – The MRF is open for the summer again! Located across the street from the Central Transfer Station on 56th Avenue in midtown in between Old Seward and Homer Drive at the Materials Recovery Facility. Accepts #1,2, and 5 plastics, wood waste, and organic waste.
Hours: Monday through Saturday from May 1 to October 31 – 8:30am to 3:30pm. CLOSED on Sunday. Fees apply.
How Do I Recycle These Items? How to responsibly dispose of a variety of items.
Alaska Scrap and Recycling – Free drop off, they accept a wide variety of metals.
Wood Lot Info – Hours, fees, and acceptable materials.
Composting Info – Curbside and drop off options.
All About Plastics!
Alaska Plastic Recovery – Converts #1, 2, 5 plastics into recycled plastic lumber or “Grizzly Wood.” Learn how you can drop off plastic and purchase Grizzly Wood.
Plastic Free 907 – This site provides resources for dealing with your plastics. Plastic Free 907 is a coalition of Alaskans who want to make a difference in the fight against plastic pollution in our communities, our oceans, and other waterways.
Reduce and reuse retail opportunities
Blue Market AK – An “old world” grocer with a zero waste model, both retail and online purchasing available.
Fashion Pact – Donated clothing and homegoods with 30% of every item sold given back to local nonprofits selected by the donor and buyer (Choose Alaska Common Ground when you donate or purchase!)
Garden and Yard
Yarducopia – Hosts three community composting drop of sites in Anchorage and curbside pickup for a small fee in some areas.