Recycling in Valdez, AK

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Checked October 26, 2026

• City of Valdez: Baler/Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Valdez
  • The Solid Waste Department runs the Baler Facility, Recycling Program and Environmental Operations Station, which handles household hazardous waste, paints and oils. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Valdez: Scrap Metal Drop-Off Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · City of Valdez
  • Batteries can be recycled at the City Baler Facility. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • City Baler Facility, 500 S. Sawmill Drive (907-835-2356), open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Valdez's seasonal scrap metal drop-off is a free service for residents and local businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Accepted items include microwaves (glass and plastic removed), washing machines and dryers, and refrigerators (doors and coolant removed). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The program is seasonal and open to residents and local businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
• City of Valdez: FAQs - PW Solid Waste (opens in new tab) · City of Valdez
  • Washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers and stoves are accepted at the Baler Facility, 500 South Sawmill Road, at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • All recyclables go to the Baler Facility; recyclable items include cardboard and clean metal. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The Baler is open to the public Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.

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