Communities
Palmer: Palmer is known as the “Garden Hub” for the state as it is the only city in Alaska to be founded by agricultural necessity. Today Palmer has 5,343 residents and is the proud host of the Alaska State Fair. Palmer is located only 42 miles northeast of Anchorage and is home to many commuters. Palmer has a fully staffed Police Department and Fire Department. It shares Alaska Regional Hospital with it’s neighbor Wasilla. Palmer has a public Library, Carrs Grocery store, Fred Meyers as well as many locally owned business and fast food chains.
Matanuska Electric Association (907) 746-7697 www.mea.coop
Enstar Natural Gas Co. (907) 376-7979 www.enstarnaturalgas.com
MTA (907) 745-3211 www.mtasolutions.com
Raven Refuse (907) 892-5005
Denali Refuse (907) 357-6000
Wasilla: Wasilla is the 6th largest city in Alaska with a population of 8,621. Wasilla is a growing city with an annual population increase double that of the rest of the state and an estimated additional 80,000 residence living in adjacent boroughs who patronize the Wasilla business and commercial center making Wasilla a hub for a wide range of thriving businesses. Wasilla is located 49 miles northeast of Anchorage. The University of Alaska / Mat-Su College has a campus in Wasilla. Wasilla has a fully staffed Police Department and Fire Department. It shares Alaska Regional Hospital with it’s neighbor Palmer and has a public Library as well as several retail stores.
Matanuska Electric Association (907) 761-9500 www.mea.coop
Enstar Natural Gas Co. (907) 376-7979 www.enstarnaturalgas.com
MTA (907) 745-3211 www.mtasolutions.com
Denali Refuse (907) 357-6000
Alaska Waste (907) 376-2158
Raven Refuse (907) 892-5005
Big lake: Big Lake is located on the Western end of the Matanuska Valley and is a modest community with a population of 3,636 that enjoys recreation on the lake year round. Big Lake has a handful of locally owned stores as well as a Public Library and a volunteer Fire Department.
Matanuska Electric Association (907) 761-9500 www.mea.coop
Enstar Natural Gas Co. (907) 376-7979 www.enstarnaturalgas.com
MTA (907) 745-3211 www.mtasolutions.com
Alaska Waste (907) 376-2158
Raven Refuse (907) 892-5005
Meadow Lakes: Meadow Lakes location is a mere 9 miles from downtown Wasilla making it a wonderful area to settle outside of the busy city life but still close enough to commute. Meadow Lakes had a population 7,570 in 2010 which is just slightly less than half of what it was in 2000. Meadow Lakes has it’s own fully staffed Fire Station for it’s residence safety.
Matanuska Electric Association (907) 761-9500 www.mea.coop
Enstar Natural Gas Co. (907) 376-7979 www.enstarnaturalgas.com
MTA (907) 745-3211 www.mtasolutions.com
Raven Refuse (907) 892-5005
Denali Refuse (907) 357-6000
Houston: Houston has a population of 2080 and is located 16 miles north of Wasilla. Despite it’s modest size Houston is an active township with plenty of community events and recreational sites. Houston has a volunteer Fire Department and a general store.
Matanuska Electric Association (907) 761-9500 www.mea.coop
MTA (907) 745-3211 www.mtasolutions.com
Alternative Heating Methods
Raven Refuse (907) 892-5005
Sutton: With a total area of 151 square miles there is plenty of room to stretch in Sutton. With only 278 households in Sutton has a density of a mere 7.1 people per square mile. Sutton has a Public Library as well as a general store. Anything you are unable to find in Sutton is a short 16 miles commute to Palmer.
Matanuska Electric Association (907) 761-9500 www.mea.coop
MTA (907) 745-3211 www.mtasolutions.com
Raven Refuse (907) 892-5005
Alternative Heating Methods
Kenai: Beautiful Kenai has approximately 7,452 residents. These residents enjoy 18 recreational parks totaling in over 200 acres of Alaska’s spectacular scenery and wildlife. Kenai is located on the Kenai Peninsula where the Kenai River meets Cook Inlet. The Kenai River is known for its world-class King Salmon fishing. Kenai industries include oil, natural gas, commercial fishing and tourism. Kenai is protected by the Kenai Police Department and the Kenai Fire Department. Kenai also has a Public Library, Museum and shopping.
Homer Electric Association (800) 478-8551
Enstar Natural Gas Company (907) 262-9334
City of Kenai Water and Sewer Department
GCI (800) 800-4800
Alaska Communications (800) 808-8083
Alaska Waste (907) 283-9390
Seward: Seward is a city in the Kenai Peninsula situated at the head of Resurrection Bay with a population around 2,754 residents. Seward has been honored as a three-time All American City. Seward has it’s own Fire Department, Public Library, Museum and a Sea Life Center. This community revolves around fishing and tourism. Seward is also home to the famous Exit Glacier.
The City of Seward runs it’s own electric, sewer and water utility.
Alaska Waste (907) 224-5833
Homer: Homer’s population in 2013 was 5,310. Homer is located in South Central Alaska on the Kachemak Bay. Homer is at the end of the Sterling Highway approximately 200 miles south of Anchorage and has museums, art galleries, dining and adventures galore. The main industry is fishing and tourism. Homer is known for it’s beautiful wildlife and scenic mountain views. Homer has a Municipal Airport, Police Department, Public Library, Ball Fields and Historical Museums.
Alaska Waste (907) 235-8539
Nikiski: Nikiski’s population in 2010 was 4,493. Most of these residence work in or around the oil and gas industry. Nikiski has a 3,460 acre state park with camp grounds, hiking trails, fishing and views of the Alaska Range Volcanoes. Nikiski has a fully staffed Fire Department and is located only 13 miles from the City of Kenai.
Anchorage: Anchorage is located in South Central Alaska at the terminus of the cook inlet. In 2013, Anchorage’s population was 300,950 which is 40% of the states population. Anchorage has the only International Air Port in the state, multiple Hospitals, Libraries and Museums. Located in South Central Alaska at the terminus of the cook inlet. Anchorage has been named an “All American City” four times but the National Civic League.
Anchorage Water & Waste Utility (907)564-2700 www.awwu.biz
Enstar Natural Gas Co. (907) 277-5551 www.enstarnaturalgas.com
Matanuska Electric Association Inc. (907) 694-2161
Alaska Waste (907)563-3717
Girdwood: Originally called the “Glacier City” Girdwood is located 35 miles south east of Anchorage on the Seward Hwy. Girdwood’s population is approximately 2000 residence. Girdwood is home to Aleyeska Ski Resort as well as the famous Double Musky’s Inn.
Eagle River: Eagle River’s population in 2014 was 26,446. Eagle River is a community within the Municipality of Anchorage. Eagle Rivers population of 26,446 live nestled to the base of the Chugach Mountains. This commuter town is less than 16 miles from downtown Anchorage.
Anchorage Water & Waste Utility (907)564-2700 www.awwu.biz
Enstar Natural Gas Co. (907) 277-5551 www.enstarnaturalgas.com
Matanuska Electric Association Inc. (907) 694-2161
Alaska Waste (907)563-3717
Chugiak: Chugiak is located between Eagle River and Eklutna. Chugiak has a population around 8300 and is a commuter town with most of it residence working either in the Municipality of Anchorage or the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.
Anchorage Water & Waste Utility (907)564-2700 www.awwu.biz
Enstar Natural Gas Co. (907) 277-5551 www.enstarnaturalgas.com
Matanuska Electric Association Inc. (907) 694-2161
Alaska Waste (907)563-3717
