Aalax Landfill Development

The Project will develop a new solid waste disposal facility on the 25-acre Aalax subdivision site in preparation for the closure of the existing Ataqan landfill in the spring of 2028. This project includes development of new landfill cells, fencing, signage, equipment building, access road and purchase of equipment for solid waste management including new burn boxes, heavy equipment, and drop boxes.

 

Benefits to the Community ~ This project is essential to meet the basic health and sanitation needs of the community of Saint Paul Island. Saint Paul Island is an important fishing port in the Bering Sea and therefore a proper landfill is critical for the needs of the Bering Sea Commercial fisheries. In addition, with its sensitive environmental and abundant marine wildlife it is critical that the community and fishing industry have a landfill that will protect the important surrounding ecosystem. The goal is to move the solid waste management facility from the south end of the runway to the new Polovina site to reduce the environmental impacts on the land and residents and improve upon waste management practices at the new site.