Chena Power
Recycling Center in North Pole, Alaska
About This Location
Chena Power, formerly K&K Recycling, is a long-running metals and vehicle recycler in North Pole, Alaska, near Fairbanks. Operating since 1984 on a large Interior Alaska yard, it handles everything from household appliances and tires to junk vehicles and heavy metals, baling and shipping material out through Seattle. The operation is employee-owned under an ESOP, does not charge for drop-offs, and pays for non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, zinc and tin.
What Chena Power (formerly K&K Recycling) Accepts
Related recycling guides: Tires · Appliances
What they do not accept
This is primarily a metals, vehicle and appliance recycler. Curbside-style materials such as glass, mixed plastics and paper are not described as accepted here; call ahead to confirm any specific item.
Fees
- General drop-off — No charge for dropping items off
Access & restrictions
public-buyer · Walk-in (no appointment) · Drop-offs are free and the yard pays for non-ferrous metals. Call 907-488-1409 to confirm current hours and vehicle titling requirements.
Programs & events
- Junk vehicle recycling
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Chena Power (K&K Recycling) charge to drop off scrap?
No. The operation does not charge for dropping items off, and it pays for non-ferrous metals such as copper, aluminum, zinc and tin. Ferrous scrap and junk vehicles are also accepted; call 907-488-1409 for current terms.
What does K&K Recycling in North Pole accept?
It handles a wide range of metal items: junk vehicles, appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, grills), tires, lightbulbs and scrap metal of all kinds. It is a metals and vehicle recycler rather than a curbside plastics-and-paper program.
Is K&K Recycling the same as Chena Power?
Yes. The North Pole metals recycler formerly known as K&K Recycling now operates under Chena Power, an employee-owned company (ESOP). The yard has run on the same site since 1984.
Can I bring a junk car here?
Yes. Junk and end-of-life vehicles are accepted and processed for metal. Call 907-488-1409 ahead of time to confirm titling, fluid-draining and any requirements for your vehicle.
What are the hours at Chena Power in North Pole?
We could not verify exact daily hours from a primary source, though the yard is reported to operate six days a week. Call 907-488-1409 before you go to confirm current hours.
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