Solid Waste

Fees & Payment Methods

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.

Tickets/Invoices

The ticket received at a Solid Waste facility is the invoice. Businesses are responsible for having processes in place for getting the tickets from their drivers for payment.

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 businesses without scale privileges and residents disposing of chargeable items by the cubic yard.

Payment

The types of payment accepted include a pre-approved Solid Waste Charge Account or Cash/Check. The Central Peninsula Landfill also accepts credit cards.

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. Payment options include mailing a check to 144 N Binkley St, Soldotna, AK 99669, or calling 1-844-611-4174 with a credit card. Find the application in Forms, Applications & Checklists to get started.
2. CASH or CHECK: Payment is required for each load at the time of transaction. Note that no cash drawer is kept at any Solid Waste facility, so NO change is given for cash transactions. Residential charges are considered Cash transactions.
3. CREDIT CARDS: Along with the above methods, the Central Peninsula Landfill also accepts credit cards for payment with an associated fee.

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.