CBJ Recycling Center to reopen after equipment repairs completed

The Recycling Center in Lemon Creek. (City and Borough of Juneau photo)

City and Borough of Juneau press release

The Recycling Center will open with limited services this Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 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 baler is now operational, and staff are arranging for the baler to receive annual inspections to prevent future equipment failures.  

While the baler is working as intended, staff at the Recycling Center hope to minimize build-up of materials so recent repairs are not overwhelmed. The Recycling Center is accepting cardboard and mixed paper only this weekend to allow for Juneau residents to drop materials off without overloading the center. No other recyclables will be accepted this weekend. 

Recycling Center staff will evaluate conditions next week and announce a new Recycling Center schedule based on performance this weekend. Ongoing updates about Recycling Center services and operating hours can be found at juneaurecycling.com.  

For more information about the Recycling Center, visit the RecycleWorks webpage at juneaurecycling.com or contact RecycleWorks Manager Stuart Ashton at Stuart.Ashton@juneau.gov.