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Solid Waste Advisory Board explores transfer station, recycling and EV battery disposal as landfill nears capacity
Summary
Assemblymember Johnson and Solid Waste Advisory Board members reported staff presentations comparing Alaska communities and urged more recycling, hazardous‑waste diversion and options to avoid a new landfill in roughly three decades.
Assembly members reported a broad discussion at the Solid Waste Advisory Board about options to reduce landfill use, increase recycling and plan for end‑of‑life products including electric vehicle batteries.
Assemblymember Johnson said the advisory board heard a presentation from borough engineering staff (Jenna) that reviewed approaches used in Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks. The board discussed feasibility and costs for a…
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