Landfill

The Nome Municipal Landfill's operating hours are:

  • Summer: May 1 to September 30
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Monday, Wednesday & Saturday
  • Winter: October 1 to April 30
    • 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM 
    • Saturday Only 
  • Free dump Saturdays for Residential Customers Only -  11am to 3pm (Year Round)

The Nome Municipal Landfill, operating under permit number SW2A012-20, is issued for the operation and maintenance of a Class II municipal solid waste landfill, including incinerator ash, and and asbestos to be disposed of in a separate cell. The landfill is located at 3.0 mile Beam Road, near Nome, Alaska.

Items Residents should sort:

  • Bikes and Parts
  • Wood
  • Glass
  • Metal
  • Copper
  • Aluminum Cans
  • E-Waste
  • Cardboard and Shredded Paper
  • Refrigerators and Freezers with CFC's - $50.00 each
  • Lead acid batteries are not accepted. Contact the Napa Store for possible recycling.
  • Greases, paints, contaminated soil are not accepted by the City of Nome.
  • Sewage sludge, septage and honey bucket wastes are disposed of at the NJUS Wasterwater Treatment Plant located on River Street.
  • Open burning is prohibited at the sites.
  • Hazardous wastes generated by businesses will not be accepted at either landfill or monofill.
  • Uncontrolled scavenging and salvaging by the public is prohibited.
  • Recycling of wastes is encouraged.

The purpose of the Monofill is for the disposal of inert waste including construction and demolition debris, scrap metal, tires, white goods, and vehicles.

A permit for disposal may be obtained at the front desk of City Hall located at:
102 Division Street
Nome, Alaska 99762
Phone (907) 443-6603

The City of Nome Monofill is located at Center Creek Rd. Nome, AK, 99762.

Monofill's hours are Monday through Friday; 8:30am to 4:30pm.