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Recycling in Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK

What Fairbanks North Star Borough itself runs: 3 landfills, sites and programs covering 10 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Fairbanks North Star Borough takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

FNSB Solid Waste Facility (landfill)

Fairbanks North Star Borough's landfill, the Solid Waste Facility at 455 Sanduri (listed as Sanduri Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99707), outside Fairbanks city limits. Open 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat, noon–4 p.m. Sun. The FY27 fee schedule lists residential loads as free and commercial waste at $148/ton; household appliances and scrap metal are charged as regular solid waste. Phone 907-459-1482.

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FNSB Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Fairbanks North Star Borough's Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility takes household hazardous waste (batteries, latex and oil-based paint, motor oil, antifreeze, solvents and more) free of charge from Borough homes, Tuesday through Saturday; containers can also be left at transfer sites with collection totes. The City of Fairbanks directs residents to call the FNSB Landfill at 459-1482 to arrange drop-off.

Fairbanks North Star Borough residents

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Cities and towns in Fairbanks North Star Borough with their own guides

Where this information comes from (18)

Where this information comes from

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.
    • The CRF accepts household electronics. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Pre-sort materials before arrival. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • FNSB: Central Recycling Facility FAQs (PDF) (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • Recycling at the CRF is free at this time. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • 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: Recycling Materials (opens in new tab) · Fairbanks North Star Borough
    • The Borough's recycling electronics list accepts computers and laptops, household batteries, microwaves, printers and TVs/monitors; vehicle batteries and A/C refrigerators are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Vehicle batteries are not accepted in electronics recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Corrugated cardboard boxes are accepted (staples and tape OK); waxy boxes and Styrofoam are not. 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.

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