Resources from DEC’s Solid Waste Program (Alaska)

Feb 6, 2026 | Home

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Resources Webpage provides a wide range of solid waste resources. Here are a few of note:

  • DEC’s Waste Index: DEC uses the Waste Index to score landfill sites when they do inspections. This Excel spreadsheet may provide you with some great ideas to improve the landfill in your community. Click on the link, then scroll down to Landfill Operator Tools.
     
  • Solid Waste Integrated Management System (SWIMS) Database: SWIMS contains information on landfills, solid waste treatment facilities, and solid waste storage facilities in Alaska. Here’s where you’ll find your latest inspection report, which will tell you exactly what DEC thinks you need to do to raise your landfill inspection score!Find your community, then click on these tabs to learn a whole lot more: 
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  • Rural Landfill Specialists: If your community has a Class III landfill, visit the list to find the Rural Landfill Specialist assigned to your community. Questions about solid waste? They know all.