Public Works – City and Borough of Juneau

CBJ Reminds Public of Costs and Fines of Illegal Dumping

This spring, the Juneau Police Department (JPD) and the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Streets Division remind residents of the penalties of illegal dumping within the municipality as they respond to an increase in reports of trash dumped and vehicles abandoned on both public and private property.

Depositing garbage, refuse, rubbish and any other waste material of more than one square foot on a street, sidewalk or other public place, or private property within the municipality violates CBJ health code and is punishable by fines of up to $300 per occurrence (CBJ 36.30.030). Vehicles left unattended on public property for over 48 hours may be impounded as an “abandoned vehicle” (CBJ 72.23.010). Owners of abandoned vehicles are responsible for all impound fees ($300+) and up to a $500 fine.

JPD and CBJ Streets are providing a coordinated response to the trash and abandoned vehicles located at the end of Commercial Boulevard, and other sites as they are reported. Removal of the abandoned vehicles was originally delayed due to space constraints at the impound lot. These cleanup efforts are essential to public safety, however, entail significant staff time and operational cost.

Residents can drop off junk vehicles to Skookum Recycling and household hazardous waste to CBJ Recycleworks for free. Learn more about the junk vehicles and household hazardous waste drop off programs at juneau.org/engineering-public-works/recycleworks.

CBJ appreciates the public’s cooperation in reporting these issues. Residents can report violations at (907) 586-0600.

May 15th, 2026|

CBJ Streets & Fleet Performing Spring Clean-up Operations Through May

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering and Public Works Streets & Fleet Division has announced the 2026 Spring Cleanup schedule for the removal of winter pea rock, road debris, and the cleaning of storm drain catch basins and sumps throughout the city.

The full street-by-street schedule of maintenance can be found on the CBJ website at juneau.org/engineering-public-works/streets/spring-cleanup. Residents are asked to follow the schedule and remove vehicles from the designated streets on the dates noted. Operations are weather permitting and will run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on each scheduled date.

Residents are reminded to watch for yellow “NO PARKING” signs, which will be posted at least one day in advance of cleanup operations in affected areas. Vehicles should be removed from posted streets during the dates and times indicated to ensure a thorough and efficient cleanup. We appreciate your assistance in cleaning up our streets!

For more information contact the Streets and Fleet Division at 586-5256.

May 8th, 2026|

Make Room for Spring Road Maintenance

As the snow from this record-setting winter melts, the City and Borough of Juneau’s (CBJ) Streets & Fleets Maintenance division reminds Juneau residents to make room on the road for our crews. The division is out in full force patching potholes, clearing snow berms, and keeping storm drains running. If you see CBJ staff working on a road issue, be sure to give space, drive slowly, and obey traffic signage.

The division fills around 3000 potholes each year, and this year there are significantly more and larger potholes due to the extreme snow and additional haul trucks on the road. The Streets division conducts regular road checks but appreciates the community’s help in identifying issues. If you see a road issue of any kind – including potholes, downed trees, blocked culverts – fill the Report a Problem form at juneau.org/engineering-public-works/streets/report-a-problem.

For more information about CBJ’s Streets & Fleets Maintenance division, visit juneau.org/engineering-public-works/streets.

April 10th, 2026|

Recycling Center Returns to Full Service and Operations on March 17

After a temporary shutdown to address major equipment repairs and material build-up, the Recycling Center returns to full service and operations on Tuesday, March 17. All recyclable materials – cardboard, mixed paper, glass, aluminum, and plastic – can be dropped off on Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents can visit juneaurecycling.com to learn more about the Recycling Center and its services.

The City and Borough of Juneau thanks residents for their patience as the Recycling Center navigated unexpected challenges this winter. CBJ is excited to restore this important service to the community.

For more information about the Recycling Center, visit the RecycleWorks webpage at juneaurecycling.com or contact RecycleWorks Manager Stuart Ashton at [email protected].

March 16th, 2026|

Juneau Residents Asked to Move Downtown Vehicles for Snow Removal on March 11

As the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Streets and Fleets division continues to clear snow from the roads, the division requests Juneau residents relocate any vehicles downtown from the following areas by 11 p.m. today, March 11:

Willoughby Ave (Glacier Avenue to Egan Drive)

Whittier Street (Willoughby Avenue to Egan Drive)

N. Franklin Street (Marine Way to Fourth Street)

Gold Street (Second Street to Fourth Street)

Gastineau Avenue (Second Street to End)

Second Street (N. Franklin Street to Gold Street)

Vehicles not moved at time of snow removal will be towed to the Whittier parking lot.

CBJ thanks vehicle owners for ensuring the efficient clearing of snow from downtown roads.

For more information about snow removal from CBJ roads and streets, contact the CBJ Streets and Fleets division at 907-586-5256.

March 11th, 2026|