Public Works News

The Recycling Center is returning to regular operational hours starting this Tuesday, March 3. The center will open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and will take cardboard, mixed paper, and glass. Depending on weather, aluminum drop-off will be available later this week. Plastic drop-off will be available next week.  Ongoing updates about Recycling Center services and operating hours can be found at juneaurecycling.com.  For…

The Recycling Center will open Tuesday, February 24 to Saturday, February 28 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Recycling Center will take cardboard, mixed paper, and glass but not aluminum or plastic due to limited storage space.   Recycling Center staff will evaluate conditions after this week and announce an updated schedule early next week. Ongoing updates about Recycling Center services and operating hours can be found at juneaurecycling.com.   For more information about…

The Recycling Center will open with limited services this Friday, February 20 and Saturday, February 21 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Recycling drop off will be limited to cardboard and mixed paper only.  The Recycling Center closed in January 2026 when the baler, essential equipment used to clear recycling material, was damaged during the extreme cold. Staff found that the baler’s wire guide system was in need of replacement and located a technician to help with repairs. The…

The Recycling Center, operated by CBJ contractor WM, is closed indefinitely for repairs to critical equipment. CBJ staff will provide updates on the progress and reopening of the Recycling Center at juneaurecycling.com.   CBJ appreciates the community’s patience as these ongoing efforts to restore this critical service are completed. As of Tuesday, January 27, staff are awaiting parts set to arrive next week.   For more information, visit the RecycleWorks webpage at juneaurecycling.com or contact RecycleWorks Manager Stuart Ashton at Stuart.Ashton@juneau.gov.

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering and Public Works, alongside Homeshore Engineering, will host a public meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 to present design details regarding the North Franklin Reconstruction Project. This project, anticipated to begin in summer 2026, will include a complete reconstruction of North Franklin from 2nd Street to 6th Street. The project will involve upgrades to water,…

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Recycling Center will now be closed through January 16 due to damage to operational equipment caused by the heavy precipitation from the winter storm. CBJ RecycleWorks staff are working on repairs and hope to open to the public on Saturday, January 17. Staff will provide notice and open the facility as soon as…