The lack of oxygen in landfills means organic matter like pumpkins produce methane gas, a greenhouse gas that’s harmful for the climate.
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Stink, stank, stunk: Has Juneau’s landfill been stinkier than usual, or is it the Grinch?
Juneau’s landfill has a system for dealing with odors, but there’s a couple of reasons why it’s not cutting it at the moment.
Cruise ships dumped more than 3 million pounds of trash in Juneau last year
Juneau’s landfill managers say it took over 3.3 million pounds of trash from cruise ships in 2019, up from 1.8 million pounds in 2018. That concerns some in Juneau, since the landfill is expected to be full in 20 years.
Bears try to move in, Angoon sets boundaries
Furry visitors have kept the residents of Angoon on their toes for the past few weeks. Several bears have made a habit of passing through town.
Juneau Composts! might be getting a new home — and with it, a larger capacity
Lisa Daugherty, owner and sole employee at Juneau Composts!, is applying to lease city land in Lemon Creek to expand her business.
Alaska recyclers find new overseas markets
China’s restrictions on importing mixed paper and some plastics is affecting recycling worldwide. But in Southeast Alaska, most communities continue to accept those materials.
Talking Trash: In Ketchikan, you can salvage stuff from the landfill
In Ketchikan, people can come up to the landfill and take what they want, which saves the city time, space and money.
Petersburg Assembly OKs agreement on scrap metal shipment
Petersburg Borough Assembly approved Tuesday a preliminary agreement for shipping out recycled metal and junked vehicles.
Dillingham poised to raise landfill rates to offset trash problems
The City of Dillingham continues to look for the best way to manage its some three million pounds of annual trash. Space to bury it is limited, and the fill to cover it is expensive.
Eklutna reaches deal with Anchorage over trash gas and new housing
The Municipality of Anchorage has reached an agreement with a local Native corporation in a deal that will avoid years of costly litigation for both sides. During a news conference Jan. 4, leaders from both the city and Eklutna Inc. shared details of the multi-part agreement, which include promises of new housing stock, infrastructure and cash…