ALASKA SCRAP AND RECYCLING Stormwater Outfall, Anchorage, Alaska | United States

ALASKA SCRAP AND RECYCLING is a stormwater outfall facility located at 720 E Whitney Rd, Anchorage, Alaska, in the United States. The facility is operational and serves an industrial catchment associated with recycling operations (NAICS 423930). As a stormwater outfall, it discharges collected runoff into local waterways, playing a role in managing urban stormwater in the Anchorage area. The facility operates under the U.S. Clean Water Act, likely covered by an NPDES MS4 permit for industrial stormwater discharges. Alaska's stormwater program is administered by the EPA, given the state's unique environmental conditions. The outfall likely includes basic treatment such as sedimentation or oil-water separation to meet permit limits for pollutants like total suspended solids and hydrocarbons. Environmental significance stems from its location in Anchorage, where stormwater runoff from industrial areas can impact local water bodies such as Cook Inlet. Proper management of this outfall helps protect aquatic habitats and supports compliance with water quality standards. The facility contributes to the broader stormwater infrastructure in Alaska's largest city.

Anchorage's stormwater system discharges into Cook Inlet, a sensitive estuarine environment supporting salmon, marine mammals, and migratory birds. Industrial catchments like recycling facilities can introduce pollutants such as heavy metals, oils, and sediments. The facility's outfall must comply with Alaska's water quality standards and EPA's MS4 permit requirements to minimize ecological impact.