Anchorage Chamber Citywide Cleanup
2025 CITYWIDE CLEANUP
CLEANING UP ANCHORAGE SINCE 1968!
CITYWIDE CLEANUP KICKOFF PRESENTED BY MATSON
Saturday, May 3rd, Noon to 3 pm, Westchester Lagoon
Matson has generously donated $5000 worth of prizes. To enter, submit your cleanup photos HERE starting May 3.
Community Spirit: Join fellow Anchorage residents and businesses to make a tangible difference in our city. Together, we can clean up our beloved city for a beautiful Summer ahead.
Trash Disposal: Filled your orange bags? After May 3rd, you can refer to the official Citywide Cleanup map for where to dispose of the trash! Do not leave bags on the side of the roads!
Environmental Impact: By participating in the cleanup, you're not just tidying up the city—you're also helping to protect our precious environment. Every piece of trash you pick up makes a difference!
Matson Cleanup Giveaway
Enter to win over $5,000.00 in prizes!
CITYWIDE CLEANUP FAQs:
WHEN IS CITYWIDE CLEANUP?
May 3 - 31, 2025! We have partnered with local businesses who understand how important cleanup is for our city, and we're working on ways to make it safe and successful. We're keeping this event a month long to allow time for the snow to melt and for more participation!
WHERE DO I GET ORANGE BAGS?
Starting May 3rd, you can pick up your official Citywide Cleanup orange bags at participating locations on the CITYWIDE CLEANUP MAP.
WHERE DO I DISPOSE OF ORANGE BAGS?
Please do not leave trash along the side of the road. The bags will not be picked up. You will be able to dump orange bags for free at participating locations. See the map locations with our disposal icons for Citywide Cleanup dedicated dumpsters.
- Anchorage Regional Landfill (Eagle River) 15500 Eagle River Loop, Monday-Friday, 7:30am - 5pm, Saturday, 8am - 5pm
- Rabbit Creek Elementary (Back West parking lot of the school) 13650 Lake Otis Parkway, 3:00-7:00 PM Monday-Friday. 10:00 am-7:00 PM Sat. & Sun
- Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals, 325 W Potter Dr., Anchorage, AK 99518. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
- Central Transfer Station (Mid-town Anchorage)
- For Orange Bags, use the Residential Side: 1310 E. 56th Ave- Saturday, 8am - 5pm
HOW DO I CLEAN UP SAFELY?
- Remember to wear gloves while picking up trash and a high-visibility safety vest if cleaning roadways or intersections.
- Bring sturdy plastic containers suitable for sharps like used needles. These could be medical sharps containers designed for needle collection, available at some pharmacies, or thick plastic jugs for detergent, kitty litter, or shampoo (water bottles are too thin and can be punctured.) Here’s a flier from the state health department on safe needle disposal.
- Please be aware of private property boundaries and ask permission to clean these areas.
WHERE SHOULD I CLEAN?
- After a long winter of snow, there are many places in our community to clean. The Anchorage Chamber does not assign districts or areas of town to clean.
- Start your clean-up efforts in your neighborhood and around your place of business or employment. Then move on to local parks and green strips.
- If cleaning on major highways and high-traffic areas, please be safe and wear high-visibility clothing or safety vests.
- We do not recommend cleaning up camps, as they can often have hazardous waste. Please see the Municipality's website for more information and to report a homeless camp in need of cleanup.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Pick up orange bags at designated locations, including your local Fred Meyer.
2. Dispose of orange bags for free at the proper facilities listed. Haulers will not pick up bags on the side of the road.
3. You can continue your spring cleaning after with Solid Waste Services with FREE dump passes available for pick up at the May 3rd kickoff event (Limited Amount Available).
4. Join the Facebook Group!
**Property tax bill coupons would be distributed through the mail as traditionally done in the past**
CITYWIDE CLEANUP OFFICIAL EVENTS:
Citywide Cleanup Kickoff
Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Westchester Lagoon
Whether you're a cleanup pro or just eager to lend a hand, together, let's roll up our sleeves and give back. Don't forget to upload your cleanup pictures to Matson Cleanup Giveaway (starting May 3rd) for your chance to win $5000 in prizes.
