Recycling in Fairbanks, AK

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Checked October 26, 2026

• FNSB: Central Recycling Facility acceptable materials flyer (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • The FNSB Central Recycling Facility is at 1855 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709; phone (907) 374-6616. Checked October 26, 2026.
• FNSB: Central Recycling Facility (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • The CRF is open Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. It accepts cardboard and household electronics, among other materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Large businesses must call 907-374-6616 to schedule a drop-off time. Checked October 26, 2026.
• FNSB: Central Recycling Facility FAQs (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • The CRF is paid for by Borough residents and does not accept materials from people living outside the Borough, such as Delta Junction. Checked October 26, 2026.
• FNSB: Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • The Solid Waste Facility (landfill) at 455 Sanduri Street is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Waste can be hauled directly to the Solid Waste Facility (landfill) at 455 Sanduri Street, where the current fiscal-year user fee is charged. Checked October 26, 2026.
• FNSB: Solid Waste FY27 User Fee Schedule (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • Residential regular solid waste is accepted free of charge; commercial is $148/ton. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Household appliances (washers, dryers, freezers, stoves, refrigerators) are charged the same as regular solid waste; commercial customers pay an extra $113 per appliance containing refrigerants unless a certificate of removal is provided. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal is charged the same as regular solid waste; metal pieces must be less than 8 feet long. Checked October 26, 2026.
• FNSB: Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
  • Household hazardous waste from Borough homes is accepted free of charge at the Recycling/HHW Collection Facility Tuesday-Saturday, or at transfer sites that have collection totes. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted types include batteries and latex and oil-based paints. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Very small quantity generator businesses need an appointment (907-459-1364); materials accepted the 4th Thursday of each month for a nominal fee. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Fairbanks: What can and cannot go in the garbage? (opens in new tab) · City of Fairbanks
  • The City picks up appliances and furniture separately for an additional fee per trip; call 459-6770 to schedule. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City garbage customers set household hazardous waste, including paint, aside from garbage bags for free special collection on garbage day by Public Works. Checked October 26, 2026.

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