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Recycling & Solid Waste

Recycling is a particular challenge in Alaska. What items can you recycle? If you collect aluminum cans at your school, where do you ship them? How do you start a recycling program in your community or school? How do you move from Styrofoam to more sustainable products? AYEA teens have spearheaded projects to address these and other issues, from creating an award-winning recycling curriculum, to working with elected officials to draft America Recycles Day proclamations. Check out these resources to gain ideas and inspiration for your recycling efforts!

AYEA Resources

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Anchorage Recycling Center

In addition to offering the largest full-service recycling facility in Alaska, Anchorage Recycling Center is committed to community programs that encourage sound waste management practices

America Recycles Day

America Recycles Day (ARD), November 15, is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Celebrating its 10th year, it has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work and to buy products made with recycled materials.

Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR)

A privately funded, non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating litter and increasing economically-viable recycling in Alaska. ALPAR programs and services are made possible by the generous support of our member companies and other dedicated businesses and organizations

Green Star, Inc

A non-profit organization that encourages businesses to practice waste reduction, energy conservation and pollution prevention. After meeting specific standards, organizations are eligible for the Green Star Award, for general waste reduction, or the Air Quality Award, for reduced air pollution

ReuseThisBag.com

This website has factsheets about why reusable bags are better for the environment than paper or plastic. You can also order custom designed reusable bags!

Total Reclaim, Inc

Total Reclaim, Inc., specializes in environmentally sound management and recycling of CFC gases and refrigeration units along with other hard-to-handle materials, including industrial refrigeration and HVAC equipment, compressors and compressor oils, computer monitors and other computer equipment, batteries, fluorescent light bulbs and lighting ballast

Solid Waste Services

Municipality of Anchorage recycling of electronics, waste oil, automobile batteries; hazardous waste reuse

Valley Community for Recycling Solutions

A non-profit organization devoted to establishing recycling as a part of daily life in the Mat Su Valley region of Alaska. Since 1998 VCRS has provided recycling opportunities for our community; recovered and recycled tons of common household materials; and advocated for waste reduction and recycling best management practices in the Matanuska Susitna Borough