GSIA’s FNSB Recycling (and reuse) Guide

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Outerwear (coats, jackets, snow pants, etc)

Clothing
Reuse

Accepted at 8 locations

Outerwear items such as coats, jackets, and snow pants are textile garments designed for weather protection that can be donated for reuse or recycled through mechanical or chemical processes.

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Closet Collections - Bentley Mall parking lot logo
Closet Collections - Bentley Mall parking lot
Reuse
ResidentialFREEBusiness
Address: 32 College Rd., Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7
See details ›

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Closet Collections - Fox General Store logo
Closet Collections - Fox General Store
Reuse
ResidentialFREEBusiness
Address: 2226 Old Steese Hwy N Y, Fairbanks, AK 99712 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7
See details ›

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

Closet Collections - FRA parking lot logo
Closet Collections - FRA parking lot
Reuse
ResidentialFREEBusiness
Address: 805 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7
See details ›

Last updated on June 3, 2026 by Green Star GM

Closet Collections - North Pole Plaza logo
Closet Collections - North Pole Plaza
Reuse
ResidentialFREEBusiness
Address: 301 N Santa Claus Ln, North Pole, AK Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7
See details ›

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Closet Collections - UAF Student Recreation Center logo
Closet Collections - UAF Student Recreation Center
Reuse
ResidentialFREEBusiness
Address: 1910 Tanana Lp E, Fairbanks, AK 99775 Get directions ›
Hours: Dropbox is available 24/7
See details ›

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Fairbanks Rescue Mission logo
Fairbanks Rescue Mission
Reuse
ResidentialFREEBusiness
Address: 723 27th Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 9am-5pm M-F
See details ›

Last updated on June 5, 2026 by Green Star GM

Golden Heart Thrift Coop logo
Golden Heart Thrift Coop
ResidentialBusiness
Address: Fairbanks, AK Get directions ›
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Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center logo
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Reuse
ResidentialFREEBusiness
Address: 2222 S Cushman St, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:30pm
See details ›

Last updated on June 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

About Outerwear (coats, jackets, snow pants, etc)

What it is

Outerwear such as rain jackets, cold temperature jackets and coats are textile apparel items designed to protect wearers from weather conditions. In 2018, 17 million tons of textiles were generated, representing 5.8 percent of total municipal solid waste generation that year, though the recycling rate for all textiles was 14.7 percent in 2018, with the recycling rate for textiles in clothing and footwear estimated at 13 percent.

How it’s recycled

Textiles are sorted by type, type of fabric, and color, then are ready to be disassembled mechanically or chemically. Mechanical recycling involves physically deconstructing fibers through methods such as shredding, crushing, or melting, before reprocessing fibers back into yarn. Mechanical processing leads to weaker fibers and lower quality textiles that have limited use, such as furniture stuffing or insulation. Chemical textile recycling is not currently available for widespread use, though such technologies have been successful in the laboratory and small-scale settings.

How to prepare it

Make sure all your winter coats are clean and odor-free before storing them, as even the tiniest bit of dirt or sweat can attract pests and create unpleasant smells, so take the time to wash or dry clean your coats to ensure proper storage. Launder everything you plan to donate and make sure clothes are dry before packing them up (damp fabric can grow mold).

Common mistakes

One common mistake people make is giving away stained or damaged items, and while well-intentioned, these donations can actually do more harm than good. A common donation mistake is leaving bags of clothes outside the donation bin or collection point, usually done after hours or if the bin is full, as items that are left out in the open can get ruined by rain, sun, or even pests, and when they are no longer usable, they often go to the landfill anyway.

Environmental impact

Clothes recycling and reuse reduces the need to manufacture new clothes, which in turn reduces the use of water, chemicals and pesticides and reduces CO2 pollution. Synthetic fabrics take centuries to decompose, while toxic chemicals from textiles pollute soil and water. In the United States, textile waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams with the average person throwing away 81 lbs of clothing each year, and while we recycle around 15% of post-consumer textiles, that means 85% of our used clothing and other textiles are ending up as waste in landfills.

Did you know?

Nearly all clothing, shoes and other fabrics can be recycled in textile recycling operations, with 95% of all clothing, shoes, and other fabrics recyclable.

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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 15, 2026 by Green Star GM

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

Eyeglass recycling and vision assistance

Last updated on June 15, 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

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: 911 Cushman Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701 Get directions ›
Hours: 24/7

Last updated on June 9, 2026 by Green Star GM

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

Last updated on June 5, 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)

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 a service for FNSB residents and businesses / organizations only. Unlike the landfill, there is no provision for "out of borough" collection. Residents and businesses…

Last updated on June 15, 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 16, 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

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 15, 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

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: 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 15, 2026 by Green Star GM


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