Aalax Landfill Development

snow covered roads of Saint Paul Island, AlaskaThe 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.
 

Project Milestones

October 2023 –September 2024 Procurement of Equipment and Supplies
March – October 2024 Equipment and Supplies Shipped and Received
June 2025 Site Grading
June 2025 Road Improvements
July 2025 Install Fencing, Gate and Signage
July 2025 Equipment Building Foundation Work
August – September 2025 Erect Equipment Building and Burn Box
September 2025 Update Solid Waste Management Plan
September 2025 Grant Closeout
 

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