Skagway MSW Incinerator

Address

White Pass of Klondike Highway
Skagway, AK 99840
United States

Latitude: 59.5196

Longitude: -135.24266

Year Opened: 1996

Burner: Unknown Type

Notes

Skagway's incinerator needs major repairs. In September 2011, the project went out to bid. This plant has thermal oxidation units.

Owned by Municipality of Skagway
Located at Mile 6 of Klondike Highway, near Porcupine Creek, approximately half a mile from US customs and across the caynon from White Pass railroad.

2013: Public opinion in favor of comprehensive recycling led to goal of retiring incinerator by end of 2015.

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Distance (miles)	0	10	25
American Indian	2.6%	2.6%	2.6%
Asian	3.1%	3.1%	3.1%
Black	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%
Hispanic	3.3%	3.3%	3.3%
White	85.2%	85.2%	85.2%

Population	1,240	1,240	1,240
Income	$71k	$71k	$71k

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A RESOLUTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY, ALASKA, APPROVING A NEW SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING MANAGEMENT PLAN AND GOALS WHICH WILL PROVIDE DIRECTION ON WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAMS AND SOLID WASTE FACILITIES. 4/4/2014 "2. The Municipality willcease regular use of its Thermal Oxidation Unit (Incinerator) by the end of 2015."
Burning Garbage and Land Disposal In Rural Alaska Prepared by State of Alaska
Incinerator Closed
Incinerator woes multiply 2006
Municipal Solid Waste Incinerator Repair Project
Skagway incinerator (in the foreground) and U.S. Customs Driving back to Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada after spending half a day in Skagway. May 8, 2009.
Skagway opens new composter to help alleviate burdens on its waste management system
Skagway solid waste and recycling drop-off site moves to compost facility
Skagway, Alaska - Municipal/Cruise Ship Waste - June 18, 2001 "six miles up the Klondike Highway on the edge of a gulley" "up to eight tons per day"

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Power	Type	Status	Fuel
	Burner: Unknown Type	Closed	Municipal Solid Waste 8 Tons Per Day

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