 Public
Works
Solid Waste Disposal |
Solid Waste Collection
The Solid Waste Collection Division is
responsible for providing safe and efficient collection
and handling of municipal solid waste, demolition
debris, and recyclable products. The operation should
be beneficial to the public by maximizing recycling
when economically feasible and improving operations
to better serve Ketchikan. It is the responsibility
of the staff to help and serve the public. The Division
is responsible for promoting programs that reduce
waste and educate the community. The Division follows
regulatory guidelines and makes every effort to
meet the requirements set forth by those regulations.
It is the responsibility of the Division to promote
an active and positive image of solid waste collection.
Solid Waste Disposal
The mission of the Solid Waste Disposal
Division is to continue providing safe and economic
solid waste disposal management and to offer such
services in an environmentally sound manner while
fostering recycling, composting and re-use. The
Division strives to furnish customers with expedient
and efficient service.
Solid Waste Recycling
The Solid Waste Recycling Division is responsible
for providing safe and efficient collection and
handling of recyclable products. The Division attempts
to make service beneficial to the public by maximizing
recycling when economically feasible and improving
the operation to better serve Ketchikan. It is the
responsibility of the staff to help and assist the
public. The Division is responsible for promoting
programs that reduce waste and educate the community.
Physical Locations &
Mailing Address:
Deer Mountain Landfill
1103 Nordstrom Drive
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(907) 225-2370 FAX: (907) 247-0272
Hours of Operation
8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Saturday
| Rates |
| $.06/lb |
landfill disposal |
| $.10/lb |
shredding |
| $.26/lb |
incineration |
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