The Southeast Alaska Solid Waste Authority (SEASWA) is a public agency created pursuant to section 29.35.800 of Alaska Statutes. Established in 2007, SEASWA was formed by member communities in Southeast Alaska with support from SEC. The intent of SEASWA is to reduce or stabilize cost through a combination of a long term disposal contracts and increased diversion through recycling.
Current member communities are Hydaburg, Wrangell, Petersburg, Thorne Bay, Craig, Klawock, Kasaan, Coffman Cove and Tenakee Springs.
In 2020 SEASWA purchases a Desco 4000 Model Portable tire shearer & derimmer. Thanks to a partnership with the Alaska Marine Line, this piece of equipment travels between SEASWA member communities to manage tire waste.
SEASWA schedules monthly board meetings covering regional solid waste issues. Meetings are open to public participation. In addition to members, community board meetings have regular participation from Southeast Conference staff, several non-member communities, state regulators and other solid waste stakeholders and handlers.
