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Household Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Waste
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Accepted at 10 locations

Household hazardous waste consists of leftover household products that can catch fire, react, or explode under certain circumstances, or that are corrosive or toxic.

Source: epa.gov : Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) | US EPA (1)

Household Hazardous Waste Summary

Household hazardous waste includes chemicals, cleaning products, oils, aerosol cans, automotive fluids and more.

Also known as: chemicals, cleaners, detergents, soaps, oils, paints, adhesives, glue, gas, solvents, coolant, antifreeze, automotive fluids, hydraulic fluid, grease, poision, insecticide, herbicide, fertilizer

Parent material: Hazardous Waste

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Accepted Locations

FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site logo
FNSB Landfill - ALSO City of Fairbanks Residential Transfer Site
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ResidentialFREEBusiness$
Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas
DoKeep items in original, sealed containers with labels intact
Follow product label instructions for storage and disposal directions
Residents use black totes; businesses follow scale house attendant direction
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or trash
Do not pour chemicals down sinks, toilets, or drains
Do not mix different products together
Do not store hazardous products in food containers
See details ›

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Badger Road
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ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chatanika
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ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Chena Pump
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ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Ester
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ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop East
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ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Farmers Loop West
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ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Fox
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ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - Moose Creek
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ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole logo
FNSB Residential Transfer Site - North Pole
Recycle
ResidentialFREEBusinessNOT ACCEPTED
Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
DoFNSB transfer sites and landfill provide black totes for the collection of household hazardous waste.
Make sure the material container is well sealed and undamaged if possible
Don'tDo not place hazardous waste in regular recycling or in trash.
Do not dump liquids into the totes.
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

About Household Hazardous Waste

What it is

Household wastes that are toxic, corrosive, ignitable, or reactive are known as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Products, such as paints, cleaners, oils, batteries, and pesticides can contain hazardous ingredients and require special care when you dispose of them. It is important that people always monitor the use, storage, and disposal of products with potentially hazardous substances in their homes, as improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.(1, 3, 5)

How it’s recycled

A hazardous waste is recycled if it is used, reused, or reclaimed, and a material is reclaimed if it is processed to recover a usable product or if it is regenerated. EPA developed the hazardous waste recycling regulations to promote the reuse and reclamation of useful materials in a manner that is safe and protective of human health and the environment.(4)

How to prepare it

Keep them in their original containers and never remove labels. Be sure to read product labels for disposal directions to reduce the risk of products exploding, igniting, leaking, mixing with other chemicals, or posing other hazards on the way to a disposal facility. Corroding containers, however, require special handling and you should call your local hazardous materials official or fire department for instructions.(1, 3)

Common mistakes

Improper disposal of HHW can include pouring them down the drain, on the ground, into storm sewers, or in some cases putting them out with the regular trash. Never mix HHW with other products, as incompatible products might react, ignite, or explode, and contaminated HHW might become unrecyclable.(1, 3)

Environmental impact

Certain types of HHW have the potential to cause physical injury to sanitation workers, contaminate septic tanks or wastewater treatment systems if poured down drains or toilets. They can also present hazards to children and pets if left around the house. Improper disposal of these wastes can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health.(1, 2, 3)

Did you know?

The average U.S. household generates about 30 pounds of household hazardous waste per year, and the United States generates about 1.6 million tons each year.(1, 3)

Sources & additional reading

  1. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) | US EPA epa.gov
  2. Household Hazardous Waste and Demolition | US EPA epa.gov
  3. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) | Hazardous Waste | US EPA 19january2017snapshot.epa.gov
  4. Hazardous Waste Recycling | US EPA epa.gov
  5. Household Hazardous Waste | NC DEQ deq.nc.gov
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Address: 2128 Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 975 Van Horn Road, Suite 6 Suite 6, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3598 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM-12:00 AM, Sun 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2925 Newby Rd, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

The center processes approximately 40,000 pairs of eyeglasses per year and sends out approximately 30,000 to eye care missions. The Lions ship glasses recycled at their Aurora Borealis Lions Eyeglass Recycling Facility…

Last updated on June 25, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3027 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8:00 AM-7:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›

Contact business for details about collection and dropoff options.

Last updated on May 31, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 401 E Van Horn Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

To secure a precise quote for your exact material (whether it is structural steel, pipe, sheet metal, or non-ferrous scrap), it is best to contact them directly.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Chena Tool Library This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 1917 Lillian Street, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Wednesday 3pm-8pm, Saturday 9am-5pm

A tool library is just what it sounds like: a place for community members to share resources, learn from each other, and check out tools for their own projects. The sharing economy…

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 32 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2226 Old Steese Hwy N Y, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 805 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Drop box is located near the Northwest corner of the parking lot just West of the welcome center.

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1910 Tanana Lp E, Fairbanks, AK 99775 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1650 Cowles St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat-Sun 10am-6pm

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 725 26th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701-2377 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm, Sat 10:00am-2:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Fairbanks Rescue Mission This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 723 27th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 9am-5pm M-F

The Fairbanks Rescue Mission serves over 100 people a day and are in constant need of the following items: Men’s/ Women’s t-shirts & underwear (New) sm, med , l, xl Men’s Jeans…

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 505 Old Steese Hwy, Ste 126, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) This location loves volunteers!

Recycling FacilityFNSB residents and businesses only
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Address: 1855 Marika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Closed Sunday-Monday

The FNSB Central Recycling Facility (CRF) is an FNSB Solid Waste provided service for FNSB residents and businesses / organizations only. The CRF is funded via the FNSB Enterprise Fund (landfill tipping…

Last updated on July 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 455 Sanduri Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed New Year's, Thanksgiving, Christmas

The FNSB Sanitary Landfill also serves as the transfer sites for FNSB residents living inside the City of Fairbanks.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 889 Holmes Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 5749 Old Chatanika Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 13, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2395 Old Chena Ridge Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2535 Little Shot Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 Old Steese Highway N, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6am-10pm

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2180 Farmers Loop Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 284 Goldstream Road, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3485 Old Richardson Highway, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2740 Old Richardson Highway, Fairbanks, AK 99707 Get directions ›

See FNSB documents for accepted items and fees

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 901 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›

The mission of BRIDGE is to assist young adults with developmental disabilities in gaining skills, knowledge and appropriate behaviors to become successful individuals, citizens and workers in the community.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 930 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sun 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Green Star of Interior Alaska This location loves volunteers!

NonprofitInterior Alaska
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Address: 2134 Texaco Ave Suite A, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 9am-2pm; Electronics Sales: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 1pm-5pm

Home of the Green Star electronics recycling warehouse and our Reuse IT discounted refurbished electronics store, Repair IT desktop and laptop repair, Rebuild IT computer building classes and Reboot IT technology grants.

Last updated on June 21, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1301 Old Steese Hwy, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat: 6:00am - 10:00pm; Sun: 7:00am - 8:00pm

Take compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) to staff at self-checkout lane if service desk attendants do not know where they belong.

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Literacy Council - Forget-me-not Books This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: 2216 S. Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am-5:30pm

Last updated on July 2, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1550 Spur Ct., North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

Formerly Chena Power / K & K Recycling

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 30 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 3755 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK 99705 Get directions ›
Hours: Open 5AM - Midnight 7 days per week.

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 138 10th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 24/7

Last updated on June 22, 2026 by Green Star GM

The Folk School This location loves volunteers!

Nonprofit
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Address: Pioneer Park, Cabin 66, 2300 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: By appointment or class schedule

Last updated on July 1, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 1651 College Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709 Get directions ›
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM

Address: 2222 S Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm

Acceptable items: Clean Clothing Linens and towels Clothing accessories: belts, ties, scarves, hats Small appliances Clean shoes, boots, sandals, etc. Vehicles with titles Toys, games, puzzles Eye glasses Books, DVD'S, VHS's, Cassette…

Last updated on June 20, 2026 by Green Star GM


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