Anchorage Regional Landfill

As of 2022, Anchorage Regional Landfill has approximately 11,008,984 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 27,104,639 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 41% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 301,589 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2043.

Anchorage Regional Landfill has an operational landfill gas-to-energy (LFGTE) project using a Reciprocating Engine system. The facility generates approximately 5.7 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) of landfill gas, of which approximately 4.1 mmscfd is actively collected. The landfill gas contains approximately 50.7% methane content. The gas collection system includes 111 extraction wells. This type of project converts waste-generated methane into usable electricity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy for the local grid.

The operating hours for Anchorage Regional Landfill are as follows: Monday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sunday: Closed. These hours are subject to change on holidays or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the facility directly at (907) 343-6298 before your visit to confirm current hours, especially if you are planning to drop off waste outside of typical business hours.

Anchorage Regional Landfill is located at 15500 E Eagle River Loop Rd, Eagle River, AK 99577, USA, 99577. The facility is situated in Anchorage County, Alaska. Use the map on this page or enter the address into Google Maps or Apple Maps for turn-by-turn navigation. Call ahead at (907) 343-6298 for access instructions or gate codes if required.

Anchorage Regional Landfill currently covers approximately 112 acres with a depth of approximately 150 feet. The facility opened in 1987 and has been in continuous operation since then. The design specifications call for a total area of 165 acres. The size of a landfill reflects both its operational history and the volume of waste it has processed over its lifetime of service to the surrounding community.

Anchorage Regional Landfill participates in the following environmental programs: the facility is permitted as a Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) landfill; an LFG energy project with status 'Operational' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact Anchorage Regional Landfill, call (907) 343-6298. The mailing address is 15500 E Eagle River Loop Rd, Eagle River, AK 99577, USA. The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year 2022. Data freshness status: Current. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.