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Recycling drop-off center

FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF)

1855 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
Fairbanks North Star Borough Solid Waste Division
Hours
Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Sun–Mon
Appointments
Not listed
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Fairbanks North Star Borough only. Businesses: Paid for by Fairbanks North Star Borough residents; people living outside the Borough are turned away. Large businesses schedule drop-offs by phone.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Cardboard

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Preparation: Flatten boxes; no waxy food-shipment boxes, Styrofoam or plastic.
  • Preparation: Sort materials before arrival.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Preparation: Sort materials before arrival.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Preparation: Sort materials before arrival.

Microwaves

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Preparation: Sort materials before arrival.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)
  • Preparation: Sort materials before arrival.

Batteries

Accepted with conditionsFree (documented)
  • Household batteries only; vehicle batteries are not accepted.

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.

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