Solid Waste Station Field Trip
Date – Time
March 27, 2026
– 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location
Anchorage Transfer Station
1208 East 56th
Anchorage, AK 99518 US
Additional Information
Come explore what really happens to our trash! Learn how the landfill works, how recycling makes a difference, and the smart solutions helping keep our transfer station running longer.
- FREE
- Limited to 30 people (including parents & students) Infants in arms do not count towards total
- Due to limited space, sign up ONLY if you are sure you can come
- Includes a presentation in the conference room & tour including some time on the observation deck
- Arrive at 12:45 - tour begins at 1:00pm
- Parents must accompany children at all times during the tour and are responsible for making sure kids are behaving respectfully
- Learn more about the transfer station HERE
- Watch a fun video HERE
- Directions:
From Old Seward Highway:
- Turn onto E. 56th Ave. & proceed to the last gate on the right before Homer Drive
- Stay to the far-right near the flagpole
- Proceed to the second floor Observation Deck
From Homer Drive:
- Turn Right onto E. 56th Ave.
- Turn Left at the first gate entrance
- Stay to the far-right lane, park near the flagpole
- Proceed to the second floor Observation Deck


