Disposal Fact Sheets
Animal Carcasses
- General information regarding the proper disposal of animal carcasses, including livestock, poultry, and pets.
Asbestos
- Definition of regulated vs. non-regulated asbestos-containing materials and information on the proper handling and disposal of each type of material.
Burial Plots on Private Property
- Rules and recommendations for locating human graves on property that is not a designated cemetery.
Coal Ash as Fill
- Guidelines for using coal ash as fill, how to obtain authorization, and who to contact for more information.
Construction and Demolition Waste
- Information on the proper handling and disposal of solid waste generated during construction and demolition projects.
Construction and Demolition Debris in Rural Alaska
- An explanation of the available options for disposing of construction and demolition waste in rural Alaska.
Dead Birds
-Guidelines for the proper handling and disposal of birds that have died of unknown causes.
Exempt Solid Wastes
- A listing of solid wastes that are not regulated by the solid waste regulations.
Fish Waste
- Guidelines for the land disposal of fish and fish waste from both commercial and residential sources.
Formalin
- Guidelines for the proper disposal of formalin in schools.
Junk Vehicles
- Procedures and necessary steps to properly dispose of junk vehicles.
Lead-Based Paint
- Guidelines for disposing of lead-based paint from both residential and non-residential sources.
Manure Management
- Best Management Practices for storing large quantities of animal manure.
Marine Debris in Alaska
- Explanation of marine debris situation in Alaska.
Medical Waste
- Definition and disposal guidelines for medical waste.
Prescription Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
- Guidelines for disposing of unused, unwanted or expired medications, including veterinary medications.
Sewage Lagoon Closure Guidance
- Guidelines for closing sewage lagoons in which the sludge is left in place.
Used Cooking Oil
- Guidelines and contacts for recycling used cooking oil.
Please use these disposal guidance documents to ensure proper disposal of various wastes.

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