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15 January 2026 / Anchorage Daily News / Marc Lester
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Anchorage’s landfill is a magnet for bald eagles each winter. It’s one reason to think about trash differently, officials say.

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Hundreds of bald eagles gather each winter at the Anchorage Regional Landfill near Eagle River to feed on food waste, prompting ongoing deterrence efforts and renewed focus on diverting organics from trash. Officials say a long-term solution may require major changes such as waste-to-energy incineration to reduce exposed garbage that attracts birds.


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