Disposal & Recycling Center and Community Chest

The Disposal and Recycling Center (DRC) accepts a wide variety of recyclables, scrap metal, compost, some hazardous materials like car batteries, and waste to be landfilled.  The DRC is located next to the small boat harbor in Gustavus. The Community Chest accepts gently used clothes, household goods, books, hardware, and small electronic devices to be resold through their volunteer-staffed store, with all proceeds benefiting local projects.  The Community Chest is located near the Gustavus airport, across the street from the Post Office.

Disposal and Recycling Center User Manual and FAQ

Hours and usage guidelines:  DRC's information sheet (pdf)

New rate schedule effective July 1st, 2008:  Fiscal Year 2009 Rate Schedule (pdf)

Disposal and Recycling Center's Hours of Operation

Summer hours (June 1st – August 31st ):

• Monday  9:30 – Noon
• Tuesday  9:30 – 3:00
• Wednesday  9:30 – Noon
• Thursday  9:30 – Noon
• Friday  9:30 – Noon
• Saturday  11:00 – 3:00
• Sunday  CLOSED

Fall hours (Sept. 1 – Sept. 15):

• Tuesday  11:00 – 3:00
• Thursday  11:00 – 3:00
• Saturday  11:00 – 3:00

Winter hours (Sept. 18 – May 18, 2009):

• Tuesday  11:00 – 3:00
• Saturday  11:00 – 3:00

Community Chest Hours of Operation

Summer hours:

• Monday Evening  7 - 9pm
• Wednesday  10am - noon
• Saturday  11am - 2pm

Winter hours:

• Saturday  11am - 2pm
• Sorting party on Monday's  10am - Noon

Governance

The DRC and Community Chest are services of the City of Gustavus and are overseen by a committee.  For more information, visit the Disposal and Recycling Center's Committee homepage.

Contact Information

• Phone the DRC: 907-697-2118
• E-mail DRC staff: dumpmaster@gustavus-ak.gov
  
• Contact the Disposal and Recycling Center Committee
  
• Postal mail:

Paul Berry, DRC Manager / Operator
P.O. Box 62
Gustavus, AK 99826