Mat-Su Borough Solid Waste

Recycling Center in Palmer, Alaska

📍 1201 N 49th State St, Palmer, AK 99645
♻️
📞 +1 907-861-7600 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Mat-Su Borough Solid Waste operates the Central Landfill at 1201 N 49th State Street in Palmer, Alaska — the Matanuska-Susitna Borough's primary disposal site, accepting household waste, construction debris, yard waste, tires, and offering HAZMAT Days for household hazardous materials.

What this location Accepts

✓ Household garbage / municipal solid waste
✓ Construction and demolition materials (sheet rock, lumber)
✓ Household furniture
✓ Yard waste: brush, grass, and leaves (no kitchen garbage)
✓ Tires
✓ Automobile batteries (HAZMAT Days only: Wed & Sat 10 AM–3 PM)
✓ Used motor oil and antifreeze (HAZMAT Days)
✓ Latex and oil-based paint (HAZMAT Days)
✓ Fluorescent tubes / CFLs (HAZMAT Days)
✓ Herbicides, pesticides, and cleaning supplies (HAZMAT Days)

Related recycling guides: Batteries · Tires · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Kitchen food scraps mixed with yard waste
✕ Regulated hazardous waste (requires separate commercial disposal)
✕ HHW on non-HAZMAT days — must come Wednesday or Saturday 10 AM–3 PM

Fees

  • Small load: 33-gallon bags or cans (up to 5 per day) — $3 per bag/can
  • Minimum tipping fee (loads under 200 lbs) — $15

Access & restrictions

Open to the public; no residency requirement stated for general disposal

Programs & events

  • HAZMAT Days — Household hazardous waste collection every Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Accepts auto batteries, used oil, antifreeze, paint, fluorescent tubes, herbicides, pesticides, and cleaning supplies.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hours for the Mat-Su Borough Central Landfill in Palmer?

The Central Landfill at 1201 N 49th State Street is open every day of the week, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including weekends.

Can I drop off old paint or motor oil at the Palmer landfill?

Yes — but only on HAZMAT Days, which are held every Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Accepted items include used motor oil, antifreeze, latex and oil-based paint, fluorescent tubes, automobile batteries, herbicides, pesticides, and cleaning supplies.

How much does it cost to drop off trash at the Mat-Su Central Landfill?

Individual bags or cans of 33 gallons or less are $3 each, up to 5 per day. The minimum tipping fee for loads under 200 pounds is $15. Larger loads are charged by weight.

Does the Mat-Su Central Landfill accept yard waste and construction debris?

Yes — yard waste such as brush, grass, and leaves is accepted (no kitchen garbage mixed in). Construction and demolition materials including sheet rock and lumber are also accepted, along with household furniture.

Last verified: . Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Other Recycling Centers in Palmer

Recycling Centers Near Palmer

Contact & Location

📍
Address
1201 N 49th State St, Palmer, AK 99645
📞
🌐
🏙
City / State
Palmer, Alaska

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location Map

📍 Open in Google Maps
← All centers in Palmer