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Disposal & Recycling Center and Community Chest

The mission of the Gustavus Disposal & Recycling Center and Community Chest is to reuse locally or to recycle as much material from the community's waste stream as possible. What cannot be reused or recycled is disposed of in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

The Disposal and Recycling Center (DRC) accepts a wide variety of recyclables, scrap metal, compostable food waste, 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 the DRC.  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:  Summer 2010 - Spring 2011 Hours and Info (pdf)

Rate schedule:  Summer 2010 - Spring 2011 Rate Schedule(pdf)

Special glass bottle recycling rate for businesses (effective June 1, 2009) Special glass bottle recycling rate (pdf)

Disposal and Recycling Center's Hours of Operation

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

  • Monday  Closed
  • Tuesday  11:00 – 3:00
  • Wednesday  Closed
  • Thursday  11:00 – 3:00
  • Friday  11:00 – 3:00
  • Saturday  11:00 – 3:00
  • Sunday  Closed

Fall hours (Sept. 1 – Sept. 18):

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

Winter hours (Sept. 20 – May 14, 2011):

  • 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 managed by the DRC manager and are overseen by a committee.  For more information, visit the Disposal and Recycling Center's Committee homepage.

Contact Information

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