By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | December 2025
Strong winds continue to impact the Mat-Su tonight. The National Weather Service has extended the High Wind Warning through early Tuesday morning (around 6 a.m.), meaning conditions may remain hazardous overnight.
Because gusts can easily tip or send garbage cans down the road, residents are advised to wait until early Tuesday morning to put containers out for pickup, when winds are expected to gradually ease.
In the meantime, monitor updates from your local garbage collection company, including Alaska Waste, Denali Refuse, and other Mat-Su Valley haulers, as routes and schedules may change based on weather conditions.
If you must set your can out, secure or weigh it down to prevent it from becoming a hazard.
