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The Solid Waste Division is fully funded by rates and fees and does not collect any tax revenue to operate.
The Solid Waste Division rates are determined annually and usually take effect on July 1. Each year, services are analyzed regularly for cost efficiency and Best Management Practices. Rates are then recommended to the Borough Assembly for approval.
Solid Waste Staff takes pride in providing high quality service at the lowest possible costs. Many factors create the need for periodic rate increases. Some of these costs include managing 13 transfer sites, a landfill, Household Hazardous Waste collection, gas management systems, cell development and closure for waste disposal, and many other factors such as water analysis and safety improvements.
You can help keep costs down by recycling, using our reuse program and composting. Contact our Recycling Program Coordinator at 907-861-7605 to learn more.
Central Landfill Disposal Rates
| Central Landfill Disposal Rates | Rates effective 7/1/2022 |
|---|---|
| 33-gallon Bag or Can | $2.00 each, limit 5 per day |
| Minimum Charge | $10.00 if more than 5 bags, up to 200 pounds |
| MSW Residential (from inside the Mat-Su Borough) | $142.00/ton |
| MSW Residential (from outside the Mat-Su Borough) | $284.00/ton |
| MSW Commercial | $142.00/ton |
| Unsecured Load Fee (residential loads) | $15.00 in addition to regular load fees |
| Unsecured Load Fee (commercial loads) | $50.00 in addition to regular load fees |
| Refrigerator (residential) Refrigerant Removal | $45.00 plus scrap metal weight charge |
| Refrigerator (commercial) Refrigerant Removal | $60.00 plus scrap metal weight charge |
| Scrap Metal | $75.00 per ton |
| Construction & Demolition Material (from inside the Mat-Su Borough) | $135.00 per ton |
| Construction & Demolition Material (from outside the Mat-Su Borough) | $270.00 per ton |
| Animal Carcass | $142.00/ton |
| Brush or Grass - Commercial Rate **Brush and Beetle Kill debris temporarily accepted at no charge for MSB residents. Grass, leaves, and other yard material charged at tonnage rate. Does not apply to commercial businesses.** | $128.00/ton |
| Grass, Leaves, Yard Debris | $128.00/ton |
| Special Handling Fee (in addition to the fine above for clean-up or for any help requested from Borough personnel or equipment) | $100.00 per half hour |
| Weight Ticket - Vehicle or Trailer | $20.00 per ticket |
Transfer Station Disposal Rates
All loads taken to Transfer Stations must not exceed five (5) cubic yards and/or eight (8) feet in length. To calculate your cubic yards, multiply your load's length x width x height and divide that number by 27.
| Transfer Station Disposal Rates | Rates effective 7/1/2022 |
|---|---|
| 33-gallon Bag or Can | $2.00 each, limit 5 per day |
| 1 Cubic Yard or Less | $17.00, if more than 5 bags, up to 2 cubic yards |
| 1.1 to 2 Cubic Yards | $34.00 |
| 2.1 to 3 Cubic Yards | $51.00 |
| 3.1 to 4 Cubic Yards | $68.00 |
| 4.1 to 5 Cubic Yards | $85.00 |
| Unsecured Load Fee | $15.00 in addition to regular load fees |
| Refrigerator (residential) Refrigerant Removal - BIG LAKE ONLY | $45.00 plus cubic yard charge |
| Antifreeze (limit of 5 gallons per day) | 1 gallon free, then $1.00 per gallon |
| Batteries - car or larger 12-volt (limit of 5 per day) | 5 free per day |
| Latex Paint (limit of 10 gallons per day) | 5 gallons free, then $1.00 per gallon |
| Used Cooking Oil (limit of 10 gallons per day) | 5 gallons free, then $1.00 per gallon |
| Used Motor Oil (limit of 10 gallons per day) | 5 gallons free, then $1.00 per gallon |
Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), Commercial Hazardous Waste, & Special Waste Disposal Rates
| Hazardous Waste Disposal Rates | Rates effective 7/1/2022 |
|---|---|
| *Asbestos (from inside the Mat-Su Borough) | $85.00 per ton |
| *Asbestos (from outside the Mat-Su Borough) | $170.00 per ton |
| *Bio-Solids | $160.00 per ton |
| *Contaminated Soil (from inside the Mat-Su Borough) | $200.00 per ton |
| *Contaminated Soil (from outside the Mat-Su Borough) | $400.00 per ton |
| Hazardous Waste *Commercial Rate Only* (includes ALL paints, stains, lubricants/oils, herbicides, pesticides, batteries, corrosives, cleaning supplies, e-waste, fluorescent lights, etc.) | $142.00 per ton |
| Hazardous Waste *Residential Rate Only* (households can dispose of up to 40 pounds for no charge: includes ALL paints, stains, lubricants/oils, herbicides, pesticides, batteries, corrosives, cleaning supplies, e-waste, fluorescent lights, etc.) | $142.00 per ton, first 40 pounds free |
| *Medical Waste | $142.00 per ton |
Asbestos, Bio-Solids, Contaminated Soil, and Medical Waste require pre-authorization from the Environmental Unit at 907-861-7601 or 907-861-7604.
Payment for Fees
The Central Landfill and Transfer Stations accept the following payment methods:
- Cash: Accepted
- Credit Cards: Most major cards accepted - must have matching photo I.D.
- Debit Cards: Debit cards are run as credit cards - must have matching photo I.D.
- Personal Checks: Please have checks ready when approaching the window by pre-filling as much information as possible.
- Business Charge Accounts: These must be established prior to disposal by setting up an account with the Borough. Please call 907-861-7602 for more information.
Recycling
For more information on Recycling, please visit our Recycling Page.
Construction and Demolition Material
The Central Landfill accepts construction and demolition material. This consists of wood, sheetrock, glass, tires, concrete, and other inert materials of this nature. Cardboard is not accepted in the Construction and Demolition cell and should be recycled.
No household waste will be deposited in the C&D cell. Anyone caught violating this EPA and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation regulated requirement is subject to fines.
Salvaging is acknowledged as one of the most dangerous processes in the waste management business. Due to the risk associated with salvaging, the MSB Solid Waste Division does not allow salvaging.
Brush & Grass Disposal
Brush, grass, and leaves may be brought to the Central Landfill for disposal and placed in the designated brush or grass or leaves area. Stumps are not accepted.
Brush may be brought to the Big Lake Transfer Station for disposal and placed in the designated brush area. Stumps, grass, and leaves are not accepted.
Brush, grass, and leaves are not accepted at any of the other Transfer Stations, however, the Willow and Talkeetna Transfer Stations will accept Beetle Kill Brush ONLY during designated summer months. See https://firepreparedness.matsugov.us/pages/beetlekill for more details.
Junk Cars
The MSB Solid Waste Division no longer accepts junk cars for disposal. Alternate disposal options may be found on the Community Clean-Up page.
Hazardous Materials
You can dispose of your household hazardous waste 7 days a week (with the exception of Holidays). Come to the main gate to dispose of antifreeze, paints, used oil, automotive batteries, pesticides, household cleaners, furniture strippers, adhesives, and other HHW items.
Please Note:
- Try to keep products in their original container.
- Label all containers.
- Identify unlabeled or unknown material to the best of your knowledge.
- Do not mix any products.
- Protect from tipping over during transport.
- No leaking containers are accepted.
- Keep away from passengers during transport.
Reuse Store
On Wednesdays and Saturdays between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, you can pick up and take home recycled items free of charge through our Reuse program. This program not only improves the environment by keeping these items out of the landfill, but it allows reuse of items free of charge to Borough residents.