Disposal Rates

Solid Waste

Public Works

Disposal Rates

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough charges fees for disposal of solid waste that will be collected at the Central Landfill and at each of the Borough Transfer Stations in Sutton, Butte, Big Lake, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, and Long Rifle Lodge.

Rates at Central Landfill (Located at 49th State Street, just off the Palmer-Wasilla Highway)
All loads will be charged by weight	Minimum Charge $ 5.00 201 - 400 lbs. $10.00 401 - 600 lbs. $15.00 601 - 800 lbs. $20.00 Loads over 800 lbs. will be charged at a rate of $50.00/ton
Unsecured Load Fee (residential)	$10.00 in addition to regular load charge
Unsecured Load Fee (greater than 5 cubic yards)	$30.00 in addition to regular load charge
Refuse from outside of Borough	$100.00/ton
C & D (Construction & Demolition) from inside the Matanuska-Susitna Borough	$ 45.00/ton
C & D (from outside the Matanuska-Susitna Borough)	$ 90.00/ton
Vehicle/Trailer Weight Only	$ 3.00 scale fee per vehicle/trailer

Rates at Refuse Transfer Sites
33-gal. or less garbage bag/can=	1-4 bags/cans.........................$1.00 ea.
33-gallon garbage bags/cans=	5-6 bags/ < 1 cubic yard........$5.00
*Bed level or less =	1-3 cubic yards......................$10.00
*Bed level to halfway up cab=	3-4 cubic yards......................$15.00
Halfway up cab to top of cab= Based on full size 8' pickup bed	4-5 cubic yards .....................$20.00 Loads accepted at transfer sites are limited to 5 cubic yards.**
Unsecured Load Fee	$10.00 in addition to regular load charge
* the $1.00 per bag or can rate applies to TRANSFER SITES only
** Size limit of loads accepted at transfer sites is 5 cubic yards, which is equal to a 4x4x8 trailer or pickup bed filled to the top of the cab.

Junk Car Removal Rate
Junk Car Towing	$60.00 per vehicle *
Self Tow	$30.00 *
* Must have proper paperwork / Phone 746-2823 for more information

Hazardous Waste Rates
Household Hazardous Waste	40 lbs free, $1.00/lb additional
CESQG Hazardous Waste	$1.00/lb
Antifreeze	1 gallon free, $4.00/gal. additional
Propane Bottles - Household	1 free, $5.00 each additional
Propane Bottles - Businesses	$ 5.00 each
Freon Removal Commercial Units	$45.00 Central Only
Batteries	Free
Waste Oil	Free
Oil Based Paint	Accepted on Wed. & Sat. 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m, 5 gallons free, 50 cents each additional gallon
Latex Paint	5 gallons free, 50 cents each additional gallon

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Annually the Borough will mail out one coupon to each owner of a developed property within the Borough. To receive this coupon you must be a resident of the Borough. Only one coupon will be issued to an owner of multiple properties. This coupon may be used at any transfer site or at Central Landfill.

At all sites fees may be paid by cash, check, or commercial charge accounts.

MasterCard and VISA are not accepted.

Commercial charge accounts may be established prior to disposal by arranging accounts with the Borough Finance Department, (Telephone number: 745-9619) at the Dorothy Swanda Jones Building at 350 East Dahlia Avenue in Palmer.