Solid Waste Management
Ted Jacobson
Ted is the Solid Waste Tribal Liaison for Alaska. He assists the Environmental Protection Agency under a grant through the Senior Service America, Inc. Senior Environmental Employment Program (SSAI/SEE). Ted is located at the Anchorage RurAL CAP administrative office, under the Community Development Division. He's been serving in this position since September 2006.
Ted provides a vital link to solid waste information for RurAL CAP staff, AmeriCorps/VISTA members, federally recognized tribes, and Alaska villages. He has over 15 years experience as a senior landfill operator, overseeing composting, incineration, recycling, and equipment acquisitions. Ted has 40 hour HAZ-WOPER certification, and is a RALO instructor.
Services Available:
- Ability to travel to assess dumpsites
- Phone Consultations
- Resource Referrals
- School and Townhall Meeting Presentations
Contact info:
Ted Jacobson, 907-865-7363 (
) Toll free: 800-478-7227 Ext. 7363
Call Ted to ask about current energy and environmental funding opportunities.
Favorite Links:
Agencies Specializing in Solid Waste (Word file)
Abandoned Vehicle Cleanup Instructions (Word file, courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9)
SWAN: Solid Waste Alaska Network. Solid waste management for Alaska Native villages.
SWANA: Solid Waste Association of North America. Our mission is to educate, innovate, and communicate.
Ted's Brochure (PDF file)