Anchorage Trash Pickup Schedule & Holiday Delays
Source-reviewed schedule
Trash pickup is scheduled for this date.
- Trash pickup days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySet carts out Place rollout carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day. For wildlife safety, carts must be stored securely inside a garage or enclosure between collections; bear-resistant carts are available upon request.
- Next trash pickup
- Sep 23Based on the listed schedule
- Recycling days
- Monday & Tuesday & Wednesday & Thursday & FridaySingle-stream collection
Yard-waste events omitted: seasonal start and end dates are required.
Regular trash pickup & collection details
| Service | Collection days | Placement or collection rule |
|---|---|---|
| Trash | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Weekly | Placement cutoff: Place rollout carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day. For wildlife safety, carts must be stored securely inside a garage or enclosure between collections; bear-resistant carts are available upon request. |
| Recycling | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Single-stream recycling |
| Bulk waste | Bulky item collection is available on Saturdays by advance appointment by calling SWS Customer Service at (907) 343-6250. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. | Up to 4 items per pickup |
| Yard waste | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | Seasonal: confirm start to confirm end. Organics and wood waste collection is offered seasonally from May through October or accepted at the Anchorage Regional Landfill. Branches must be tied in bundles under 4 feet. |
Trash container requirements
- Use official MOA Solid Waste Services automated rollout carts
- Keep lids fully closed to prevent wildlife and wind intrusion
- Position carts facing the street with wheels toward the curb and 3 feet clearance
- Residents in bear-active areas must use certified bear-resistant containers
Anchorage recycling overview
Single-stream recycling · Collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Accepted items
- Corrugated cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened)
- Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper
- Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2, rinsed clean)
- Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans
Prohibited items
- Glass bottles and jars (not accepted curbside; use drop-off recycling)
- Plastic bags and plastic film (recyclables must be loose in cart)
- Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging
- Household hazardous chemicals, paints, and vehicle fluids
- Food scraps and yard debris
Anchorage bulk pickup rules
| Collection rule | Bulky item collection is available on Saturdays by advance appointment by calling SWS Customer Service at (907) 343-6250. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. |
|---|---|
| Limit per pickup | 4 items |
| Permitted materials | No unconditional accepted-material list is verified. Confirm eligibility before putting items out. |
| Advance notice | Required before collection. |
| Dispatch phone | (907) 343-6250 |
Anchorage holiday trash delays
Listed strategy: one day slide. A listed holiday shifts remaining pickups in its Monday-Saturday service week by one day.
Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. Named holidays recur each year; explicit dates apply only to their listed year.
2026 Holiday Collection Calendar: Anchorage, AK
Official schedule adjustments for recognized 2026 holidays. When a holiday falls on or before your collection day, review whether curbside pickups slide forward:
| Holiday | Observed Date | Schedule Status | Curbside Adjustment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, Jan 1, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Monday, Jan 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Presidents' Day | Monday, Feb 16, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Memorial Day | Monday, May 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Juneteenth | Friday, Jun 19, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Independence Day | Saturday, Jul 4, 2026 | Weekend Holiday | Holiday falls on a weekend. Regular weekday curbside routes are unchanged. |
| Labor Day | Monday, Sep 7, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Monday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Columbus Day | Monday, Oct 12, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Veterans Day | Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 | Not Observed | Regular collection schedule. Trash and recycling run as normal. |
| Thanksgiving Day | Thursday, Nov 26, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Thursday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
| Christmas Day | Friday, Dec 25, 2026 | 1-Day Slide | Collections on Friday and the remainder of the service week are delayed by 1 day. |
DPW & sanitation contact
Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services · municipal dpw
Phone: (907) 343-6250
1111 E 56th AveAnchorage, AK 99518
These collection rules cover Zone Curbside Automated Rollout Routes (Mon-Fri).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Anchorage, AK?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place rollout carts at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on collection day. For wildlife safety, carts must be stored securely inside a garage or enclosure between collections; bear-resistant carts are available upon request.. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Automated Rollout Routes (Mon-Fri).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Anchorage?
As of 2026-09-23: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Automated Rollout Routes (Mon-Fri).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Anchorage?
Bulky item collection is available on Saturdays by advance appointment by calling SWS Customer Service at (907) 343-6250. Up to 4 large household items per scheduled appointment. The listed limit is 4 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at (907) 343-6250 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Automated Rollout Routes (Mon-Fri).
What items are accepted for recycling in Anchorage?
The listed accepted materials are Corrugated cardboard and shipping boxes (flattened), Newspapers, magazines, catalogs, junk mail, and office paper, Plastic bottles and jugs (#1 and #2, rinsed clean), Aluminum and tin food and beverage cans. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Glass bottles and jars (not accepted curbside; use drop-off recycling), Plastic bags and plastic film (recyclables must be loose in cart), Polystyrene foam / Styrofoam food packaging, Household hazardous chemicals, paints, and vehicle fluids, Food scraps and yard debris. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Curbside Automated Rollout Routes (Mon-Fri).