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Landfill User Information -Faq
(Frequently asked quesions and fees).
Faq as PDF file here.


Municipal Landfill
The Nome Municipal landfill, operating under permit number SWNON0012000 : 20102MA, 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.

Hours of Operation:
11:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Operator:
Gary Hart
Phone: 907-443-5136
For more information contact City Hall at (907) 443-6663.

Permits and Policies:
Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Permit.
Inert Waste Landfill Permit.
Asbestos Disposal Policy.
Asbestos Waste Disposal Inspection Guidelines. (For City of Nome employees or Contract Landfill Operators)


Monofill Inert Waste Landfill
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

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 am until 4:30 pm.

The Monofill landfill is located on Center Creek Road, approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Nome.


Miscellaneous Information:

  • Lead acid batteries are not accepted. Contact the Napa Store for possible recycling;
  • greases, paints, contaminated soil are not accepted by the City;
  • sewage sludge, septage and honey bucket wastes are disposed of at the NJUS Wastewater 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;
  • uncontrolled scavenging and salvaging by the public is prohibited;
  • Recycling of wastes is encouraged.

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