Solid Waste

Sunday Closures

In 2016 the Kenai Peninsula Borough began closing Sundays from October through April each year as a cost savings measure. The sites affected are:

Homer, Seward, Kenai, Nikiski, and Sterling Transfer Facilities

Kasilof Transfer Site

In 2023 the KPB Mayor & Assembly decided to re-open CPL on Sundays. All other sites remain closed.

Disposal Fees

OVERVIEW & DEFINITIONS

Disposal fees apply to commercial entities disposing of chargeable materials when delivered in vehicles with a carrying capacity of 5 cubic yards or more.

Commercial entities are sources including, but not limited to, refuse haulers, contractors, towing companies, government agencies, retailers, restaurants, or any other business, including non-profit. Disposers are considered ‘commercial’ if the vehicle transporting the waste is used for any commercial/business activities or if the waste generator/source is a business.

CHARGEABLE MATERIALS

Include but are not limited to: Appliances, Asbestos, Animal Carcasses, Construction/Demolition Debris, Fish Waste, Junk Vehicles, Metals, Special/Industrial Waste, Tires, Wood/Land Clearing Debris. For a more detailed list of each of these materials, see ‘How Do I Dispose Of…?’.

TICKETS/INVOICES

Tickets are considered invoices and are due and payable either within 30 days of the date of transaction for pre-approved Solid Waste Charge Accounts, and at the time of disposal for Cash/Check transactions. There are 2 ways in which a ticket is generated: by weight or cubic yard.

SITES with SCALES are charged by the ton. The Central Peninsula Landfill and Homer Transfer Facility are currently the only sites with scales.

SITES without SCALES are charged by the cubic yard. The Seward Transfer Facility and the Beluga and Seldovia Landfills are the only other Solid Waste sites that charge, but the charges are based on cubic yards. (Homer also charges by the cubic yard for businesses without scale privileges.) Capacity shall be determined by adding the cumulative volume of vehicle capacity of the transport vehicle along with any trailers, hoppers, containers, etc. Measurement shall be the cubic yardage of the outermost dimensions.

PAYMENT

There are 3 types of payment accepted: a pre-approved Solid Waste Charge Account, Cash, or Check. Sales tax is added as applicable unless a current and valid KPB Resale Card issued by the KPB Sale Tax Department is presented at the time of transaction or is on file for Charge Accounts with the Solid Waste Department.

SOLID WASTE CHARGE ACCOUNT: Businesses who regularly haul chargeable loads to a Solid Waste facility may obtain a charge account for delayed payment. Charge account payment options include mailing a check to 144 N Binkley St, Soldotna, AK 99669, or calling 1-844-611-4174 with a credit card. Download the Business Charges Application to get started.

CASH or CHECK: Both are accepted, but note that none of the Solid Waste sites keep a cash drawer, so NO change will be given for cash transactions. Payment is required for each load at the time of disposal unless prior arrangements are made with the Solid Waste Department.

KPB SWD Disposal Fees Schedule 2024
Sites WITH Weigh Scales
Material	Fee	Unit
Animal Carcasses	$5.00	each
Appliances	$20.00	each
Asbestos (1 ton minimum charge. Fees apply to both commerical and household disposers.)	$200.00	ton
Inert Waste* ($20.00 minumum charge)	$90.00	ton
Sludge	$135.00	ton
Special Waste (1 ton minimum charge)	$135.00	ton
Trailers/RV's/Boats/Utility Vehicles** (Fees apply to both commercial and household disposers.)	$20.00	foot
Vehicles (Fees apply to both commercial and household disposers. Vehicles not accepted in Homer.)	$200.00	each
Sites WITHOUT Weigh Scales
Material	Fee	Unit
Animal Carcasses	$5.00	each
Appliances	$20.00	each
Inert Waste* ($20.00 minumum charge)	$20.00	1 CY
	$90.00	2-5 CY
	$180.00	6-10 CY
	$360.00	11-20 CY
	$540.00	21-30 CY
	$720.00	31-40 CY
Trailers/RV's/Boats/Utility Vehicles** (Fees apply to both commercial and household disposers.)	$20.00	foot
Vehicles (Fees apply to both commercial and household disposers. Vehicles not accepted in Homer.)	$200.00	each
Inert Waste includes: construction materials, metals, tires, brush and landclearing debris (no stumps), etc. *Trailes/RV's/Boats/Utility Vehicles includes: trailers, RV's, boats, ATV's, snow machines, etc.

See About Us page: 'All Solid Waste Sites Locations, Contact Information & Hours'

Administrative Office
(907) 262-9667
47140 E Poppy Ln, Soldotna, AK 99669
Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Closed all major holidays

NEW DISPOSAL HOURS for

CPL, HOMER, SEWARD, KENAI, NIKISKI, STERLING

Click the link below for site specific hours, locations, and contact information

Disposal Sites Hours & Information Flyer

NEW HOLIDAY CLOSURES for CPL and Transfer Facilities

New Holiday Schedule

The Soldotna Landfill and Homer & Seward Transfer Facilities Holiday Schedule:

CLOSED AT 1:00PM DAY BEFORE THANKSGIVING

CLOSED ALL DAY THANKSGIVING DAY

HOT TOPICS

The CD Cell, Brush & Metals Piles, Reuse Area & Lined Cell at CPL close at 5:30PM. If the attendant determines there is not sufficient time to dispose of a load and be out by 5:30, that load will be turned away. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

NEW DISPOSAL FEES AS OF JANUARY 1, 2024

Disposal fees changes beginning January 1, 2024. See Fee Schedule for details.

Fee Schedule 2024

REUSE AREA RULES

Reuse Areas open at our CPL, Homer, and Sterling facilities. Please observe all rules.

CPL Reuse Area Rules

Homer & Sterling Reuse Area Rules

CD CELL RULES

CD Cells at our CPL, Homer, and Seward facilities. Please observe all rules.

CD Cell Rules

VEHICLE DISPOSAL FEES

ALL disposers (commercial and public) of vehicles will be charged $200 per vehicle.

**Vehicles for disposal are ONLY ACCEPTED at CPL and the SEWARD TRANSFER FACILITY
**Each vehicle MUST be accompanied with this Vehicle Disposal Checklist & Guidelines form.

EVENTS

HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE
Events are held from 8:00AM - 5:00PM on designated Saturdays througout the year, except Seldovia.

2024's last event is November 2 at Central Peninsula Landfill

2025 Schedule

Central Peninsula Landfill: January 11, March 8, May 10, June 14, July 19, September 13, November 1
Homer Transfer Facility: January 4, May 3, July 12, September 6
Seward Transfer Facility: January 18, May 17, July 26, September 20
Seldovia City Boat Launch: September 5, Friday 9:00AM - 3:00PM

Hazardous Waste Schedule 2024

Hazardous Waste Schedule 2025

Hazardous Waste Disposal Guidance

Call Republic Services at 1-877-375-5040 for specific disposal questions.
Call the Solid Waste Department at (907) 262-9667 (Admin) or (907) 262-2008 (CPL) for general questions.
Solid Waste provides the location; Republic Services runs the event.

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ELECTRONICS RECYCLING

Events are held annually in the spring in Soldotna, Homer, and Seward in conjunction with local recycling groups.
Solid Waste provides the location/support; Cook Inlet Keeper runs the event.

For more information on these and the upcoming event in Seward contact Cook Inlet Keeper at 907-235-4068.

Electronics Recycle Policy