Proposed Comprehensive Solid Waste Permit for Petersburg Borough Class III Landfill and Biosolids Treatment Facility

Petersburg Borough Class III Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) and Biosolids Treatment Facility, Petersburg, AK The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to issue Solid Waste Disposal Permit No. SW3CP002-30, to Petersburg Borough, to operate a Class III Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) and a Biosolids Treatment Facility. Applicant Information : Landowner: Petersburg Borough Landfill/Facility Operator: Petersburg Borough Sanitation/Peterburg Borough Wastewater Utility Location: Petersburg, AK Project Description : Petersburg Borough has applied for a comprehensive permit for operation of a class III MSWLF and a biosolids treatment facility. The facility will be operated by the borough of Petersburg. The 40 acre landfill site is being used as a trench and fill landfill allowing for the disposal of C&D, Inert, Municipal, and Sewage Solids. The Petersburg Borough Wastewater Utility will treat biosolids using either the aerated turned pile or the aerated static pile composting method. The facility will treat approximately 40 tons of sewage solids per year. Both facilities serve the city and borough of Petersburg and the 3,394 residents. Additional Information : The Petersburg Class III MSWLF and Biosolids Treatment Facility permit application materials are available for viewing via the ADEC website at https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/ . For questions regarding this Solid Waste Disposal Permit, or for a hard copy, please contact Olivia Lihou at 907-465-5279 or by email at Olivia.Lihou@alaska.gov . Opportunity for Public Participation : ADEC is seeking comment regarding the proposed project only. Notice is given that any person interested may present written comments relevant to the proposed Permit to ADEC. Written comments will be included in the record if received before 11:59 p.m on September 21, 2026. You may comment electronically via our public notice site at https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/ or you may submit written comments by mail, email, or fax to: Rebecca Colvin, ADEC Solid Waste Program 555 Cordova St. Anchorage, AK 99501 Fax: 907-269-7510 Email: rebecca.colvin@alaska.gov ADEC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Kristin Mabry kristin.mabry@alaska.gov 907-334-0884, Alaska Relay Service/TTY/TDD 800-770-8973, or dial 711 within 10 days prior to closure of this public notice period to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided. Dated August 11, 2026 at Juneau, Alaska. s/b Neil Lehner, Solid Waste Large Facilities Section Manager Attachments, History, Details Attachments Petersburg Biosolids Treatment Permit Application 2024.pdf Petersburg Landfill Permit Renewal Application 2025.pdf Revision History Created 8/13/2026 3:55:19 PM by jrschlosser Modified 8/13/2026 3:57:25 PM by jrschlosser

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