Solid Waste

Fees

Overview & Definitions

Disposal fees apply to all commercial entities and residential households disposing of chargeable materials.

Commercial entities are sources including, but not limited to, refuse haulers, contractors, towing companies, government agencies, retailers, restaurants, etc., including non-profits. Disposers are considered ‘commercial’ if the vehicle transporting the waste is used for any commercial activities or if the waste generator/source is a business.

Chargeable Materials

Refer to the Fees Schedule below for a current list of chargeable materials. For a more detailed list of each of these materials, see ‘How Do I Dispose Of…?’.

Tickets/Invoices

The ticket received at a Solid Waste facility is the invoice. 

There are 2 ways in which a ticket is generated: by weight or by cubic yard.

1. SITES with SCALES are charged by the ton. The Central Peninsula Landfill and Homer Transfer Facility are currently the only sites with scales.
2. SITES without SCALES are charged by the cubic yard. Capacity is determined by adding the cumulative volume of vehicle capacity of the transport vehicle along with any trailers, hoppers, containers, etc. Measurement is the cubic yardage of the outermost dimensions. The Seward Transfer Facility and the Beluga and Seldovia Landfills charge for disposal based on cubic yards. Homer also charges by the cubic yard for businesses without scale privileges and for residents.

Payment

There are 2 types of payment accepted: a pre-approved Solid Waste Charge Account and Cash/Check.

1. SOLID WASTE CHARGE ACCOUNT: Businesses who regularly haul chargeable loads to Solid Waste facilities may obtain a Solid Waste Charge Account for delayed payment. Invoices are due and payable within 30 days of the transaction date. Charge account payment options include mailing a check to 144 N Binkley St, Soldotna, AK 99669, or calling 1-844-611-4174 with a credit card. Download the Charge Account Application to get started.
2. CASH or CHECK: Payment is required for each load at the time of transaction. Cash or check is accepted. Note that no cash drawer is kept at any Solid Waste facility, so NO change will be given for cash transactions. Residential charges are considered Cash transactions.

Sales tax is added as applicable unless a current and valid KPB Resale Card issued by the KPB Sale Tax Department is presented at the time of transaction or is on file with the Solid Waste Department. This applies to both Charge Accounts and Cash/Check transactions.