Utilities – City and Borough of Juneau

CBJ Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Closed Until Friday, January 9

Due to a lack of storage space for material and inability for new storage containers to be delivered during the winter storm, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) will be closed from Tuesday, January 6 to Friday, January 9.

CBJ will provide an update about the Recycling Center and HHW’s open hours by Saturday, January 10.

For more information, contact RecycleWorks Manager Stuart Ashton at [email protected] or visit the RecycleWorks webpage at juneau.org/engineering-public-works/recycleworks.

January 5th, 2026|

CBJ Offers Free Christmas Tree Composting Until January 24

City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycleworks is offering free Christmas tree composting until January 24, 2026. Remove ornaments and other decorations from your tree before dropping it off at Juneau Composts, located at 2300 Anka Street. Wreaths, brush and other yard debris are not eligible for free composting.

The Juneau-Douglas High School Cheer team is available to pick-up trees for a donation on Saturday, January 3 and Saturday, January 17. Pick-ups are not available past Auke Bay. Text (907) 723-6580 to request a tree pick-up.

For more information about Christmas tree composting, visit Juneau Composts on Facebook.

January 2nd, 2026|

CBJ Recycling Center Closed Saturday, January 3

City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will close tomorrow on Saturday, January 3. Due to the recent snowstorm, the center is full and unable to transport recycling materials out of the center.

The Household Hazardous Waste facility has space and will open on Saturday with regular hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CBJ will provide an update about the Recycling Center’s open hours on Monday, January 5.

For more information, contact RecycleWorks Manager Stuart Ashton at [email protected].

January 2nd, 2026|

Household Hazardous Waste Closed Until Saturday, January 3

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) will close Thursday, January 1 through Friday, January 2, 2026 for staff training and winter preparation. HHW will re-open with regular hours on Saturday, January 3 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Recycling Center is closed today due to ongoing winter storm conditions. Visit juneau.org, the CBJ Facebook, or the CBJ Instagram for updates on CBJ facility open hours.

For more information, contact RecycleWorks Manager Stuart Ashton at [email protected].

December 31st, 2025|

Help Keep Juneau Safe, Clear Fire Hydrants and Storm Drains of Snow

After a record-breaking snowfall this weekend and an upcoming forecast of rain, City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) crews are working overtime to ensure the safety of Juneau residents. CBJ is asking for help from Juneau residents to help keep the roads safe and support emergency services by clearing snow from nearby fire hydrants and storm drains in your neighborhood.

Clear fire hydrants help first responders respond to emergencies

Fire crews rely on immediate access to hydrants to respond quickly to fires and medical emergencies. Keeping hydrants accessible is a simple step that helps protect your neighbors, your property, and the safety of first responders during this extreme winter weather.

Please do not park vehicles, place snow piles, or store plowed snow in front of or on top of fire hydrants, even if they are difficult to see. If you are able, clear snow from hydrants near your home or business, leaving at least three feet of clear space around them.

Clear storm drains reduce the risk of minor floods

City storm drains blocked by snow and rain increase Juneau’s risk of flooding. If you are able, help clear snow from your neighborhood storm drain.

While CBJ Streets crews are working to clear fire hydrants, storm drains, and CBJ roads as quickly as possible, resident support is greatly appreciated.

For media inquiries, contact [email protected].

December 29th, 2025|