$0
free curbside bulky pickups; SWS schedules paid Saturday pickups for its customers
$48.50
to dispose of a refrigerator or freezer at CTS or the landfill ($28.50 refrigerant plus $20)
CTS
Central Transfer Station, 1310 E. 56th Ave, takes household bulky loads by weight
Every route for a grill in Anchorage, checked in October 2026 against the city’s current rules and the drop-off sites named. The full Anchorage guide covers every other item.
Here is how each route works in Anchorage, starting with the city program and ending with paid pickup.
Anchorage bulky item disposal: grills
Pickup or drop-off, fees applyScrap yard or CTS for the grill; propane bottles go to the HHW drop-off at CTS or an exchange.
Who qualifies: Households in the Municipality of Anchorage. Solid Waste Services (SWS) collects curbside refuse in its service area; Alaska Waste serves most other neighborhoods. Neither includes free bulky pickup.
How to schedule: SWS curbside customers can ask about a scheduled bulk item pickup (Saturdays, by appointment, 907-343-6250; fees apply). Everyone else self-hauls to the Central Transfer Station (1310 E. 56th Ave) or the Anchorage Regional Landfill in Eagle River, which charge by weight plus per-item fees for refrigerant appliances and tires.
Limits: Transfer station loads must be covered. Refrigerators and freezers: $28.50 refrigerant fee plus $20 disposal. More than one TV per day goes to the landfill's e-waste facility. More than 10 tires must go to the landfill.
Set-out: Nothing at the curb without a confirmed SWS or Alaska Waste pickup. Loose bulky items at the curb are a code issue and attract wildlife.
Central Transfer Station (CTS): grills
Free HHW drop-offPropane bottles accepted.
Where: 1310 E. 56th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518
How it works: Open to household vehicles from the whole Municipality; fees by weight with a minimum. Appliances (refrigerant units $28.50 plus $20), tires (up to 10), one TV per day, and a free household hazardous waste drop-off (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday) plus a ReUse Store.
Freemoval (free pickups through partner organizations)
FreeFreemoval funds free junk removal and cleanouts for households referred by trusted partner organizations, such as nonprofits, housing programs, and senior services. Families don’t apply directly. A partner submits the request and vouches for the need.
Status in Anchorage: Not yet available. Freemoval currently serves metro Atlanta and plans to expand nationwide.
How it works where it operates: One free pickup per household, covering grills, furniture, appliances, and bulk household items within standard LoadUp marketplace service. Funded by LoadUp customer round-ups and direct contributions, spent at standard LoadUp rates.
If you run a nonprofit or housing program in Anchorage: you can start the conversation now through the For partners page.
Anchorage, Alaska’s waste system reflects its unique environment: two major haulers serve different parts of the municipality (Solid Waste Services / SWS for the municipal service area, Alaska Waste for surrounding areas), bear-resistant cart storage is a real concern, and bulk pickup happens by appointment on Saturdays for additional charges. The annual Citywide Cleanup in May provides free dump capacity at participating landfills with orange bag distribution at city locations. Winter and summer collection patterns differ. This guide covers every option for Anchorage Municipality residents.
The Anchorage rule for grills: Scrap yard or CTS for the grill; propane bottles go to the HHW drop-off at CTS or an exchange.
Program basics: Transfer station loads must be covered. Refrigerators and freezers: $28.50 refrigerant fee plus $20 disposal. More than one TV per day goes to the landfill's e-waste facility. More than 10 tires must go to the landfill. Nothing at the curb without a confirmed SWS or Alaska Waste pickup. Loose bulky items at the curb are a code issue and attract wildlife.
What the city will not take: TVs, computers, and monitors are never collected curbside. Hazardous waste goes to the HHW programs at the transfer station and landfill.
How we checked this. The rules on this page were verified in October 2026 against: Municipality of Anchorage Solid Waste Services: How Do I Dispose of These Items, Municipality of Anchorage SWS: Disposal Information (transfer station and landfill). Programs change; confirm fees and limits before you go.
Why grills are different from ordinary bulk. The propane tank is the entire problem. Even an 'empty' 20-pound tank holds residual gas under pressure and can rupture in a compactor. Trash and bulk crews are trained to refuse grills with tanks attached, and a tank left on the grill is the main reason grills get skipped.
Three mistakes that get grills left at the curb:
Paid options are mostly for built-in grills and heavy ceramic kamado cookers.
Self-haul to a scrap yard or transfer station
Free to $20A cart grill fits in an SUV with the lid off and legs folded. Scrap yards take it free; transfer stations charge a small bulky fee. Take the tank to a separate drop-off.
Ceramic kamado grills have no scrap value and go to a transfer station; the steel bands and cart are scrap.
LoadUp paid grill pickup
$80+For Anchorage households needing same-week or in-home pickup, crew labor, or items that exceed what SWS bulk pickup will accept, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Anchorage area for upfront-priced pickup.
What’s included: Loading, hauling, and licensed disposal of your grill. No prep needed beyond pointing out what goes.
Pricing: Starts around $80 for a single item; full-truck pickups range from $300 to $600 depending on volume.
If you can pay for a pickup, your booking helps fund free pickups for someone else. Every paid LoadUp customer can opt in to round up at checkout, and 100% of round-ups go directly to Freemoval’s subsidized jobs.
Book grill pickup in Anchorage with LoadUp → Round-up option appears at checkout. Optional, opt-in only.
Rules change at city limits. If you are outside Anchorage proper, start with the guide for your own city:
Related guides: the complete Anchorage junk removal guide (every item type, city services, hazardous waste, and how to report dumping) and the national grill disposal guide with rules for all 117 cities we cover.
Other free removal guides for Anchorage: mattress, couch, refrigerator, washer and dryer, furniture, tv and electronics, dresser, bed frame and box spring.
Does Anchorage pick up grills for free?
Scrap yard or CTS for the grill. HHW drop-off for the tank.
How much does paid grill removal cost in Anchorage?
Through the LoadUp marketplace, a single grill pickup in Anchorage starts around $80 to $100 with upfront pricing, and full-truck loads run $300 to $600 depending on volume. For Anchorage households needing same-week or in-home pickup, crew labor, or items that exceed what SWS bulk pickup will accept, LoadUp connects you with independent loaders in the Anchorage area for upfront-priced pickup.
Can I put a gas grill out with bulk trash?
Yes in most cities, once the propane tank is removed. Some cities also ask for the grill to be clean of grease. Check your city’s rule in the directory below.
What do I do with the propane tank?
Take it to a tank exchange cage (trade for a full one), a propane dealer or hardware store that accepts old tanks, or a household hazardous waste facility. Never put it in the trash or at the curb, even if it feels empty.
Will a scrap yard take a grill?
Yes, free, and stainless grills often pay. The tank must be off; most yards refuse tanks unless the valve has been removed, and many refuse them entirely.
Can I donate a used grill?
Working gas grills that are cleaned are accepted by some ReStores and move instantly on free listings in spring and summer. Thrift stores generally do not accept grills. Include the regulator and hose, not the tank.
Is this Anchorage page maintained?
Yes. Freemoval maintains this page as a public resource alongside the full Anchorage guide. We update it when programs change rules, fees, or contact methods. Last updated October 2026. If you find outdated information, let us know.
