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Recycling Centers in Alaska

14 of the 82 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in Alaska are drop-off recycling centers. Full listings for every city are on the Alaska page.

14locations
7cities
82locations statewide

Recycling centers differ significantly in the specific materials they accept, whether they pay for scrap metals or charge tipping fees for general waste, and their drive-through layout. A map pin shows the facility's location, but it won't tell you if they take residential drop-offs, accept bulk commercial loads, or require materials to be pre-sorted.

Anchorage 5

  1. Central Recycling Services

    311 N Sitka St, Anchorage, AK 99501

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  2. Anchorage Recycling Center

    6161 Rosewood St, Anchorage, AK 99518

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  3. Smurfit Westrock Anchorage Recycling Plant

    6161 Rosewood St, Anchorage, AK 99518

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  4. Autocat Recycling

    1211 E 68th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518-2335

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  5. Alaska Archives

    1300 W 56th Ave Ste 14, Anchorage, AK 99518-1083

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Fairbanks 2

  1. FNSB Central Recycling Facility

    1855 Marika Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709

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  2. East Farmers Loop Road Transfer Site

    300 Old Steese Hwy N, Fairbanks, AK 99712

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Juneau 2

  1. D and S Recycling

    10011 Bentwood Pl, Juneau, AK 99801

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  2. Skookum Sales & Recycling

    1725 Anka St, Juneau, AK 99801

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North Pole 2

  1. K & K Recycling

    1262 Old Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK 99705

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  2. K & K Recycling

    2040 Richardson Hwy, North Pole, AK 99705-5951

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Kodiak 1

  1. Threshold Recycling

    380 Von Scheele Way, Kodiak, AK 99615

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Palmer 1

  1. Valley Community for Recycling Solutions

    9465 E Chanlyut Cir, Palmer, AK 99645

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Sutton 1

  1. Recycle Sutton

    15625 N Glenn Hwy, Sutton, AK 99674

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Check accepted items first. Call ahead or view their current materials list, as accepting policies for electronics, hazard materials, and specific plastics frequently change.

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Good to know

Do recycling centers pay cash for materials?

Facilities typically pay by weight for scrap metals like copper, aluminum cans, and catalytic converters. Standard household items like cardboard, mixed paper, and glass are usually drop-off only without compensation.

How do I need to prepare my items before dropping them off?

Most centers require scrap metals to be clean and separated by material type to get the best payout rate. Cardboard should generally be flattened, and containers should be rinsed of any food or chemical liquids.

Can I bring hazardous household waste or electronics?

Specialized drop-off centers or municipal transfer stations often accept e-waste and paint, but standard scrap yards rarely do. You often need to schedule a specific hazardous waste drop-off day depending on regional rules.

Who will buy junk cars?

Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Alaska. You can browse 14 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.

Who gives the most cash for junk cars?

High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Alaska. With 14 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.