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Alaska Clean Harbors
The Port of Homer is a member of the Alaska Clean Harbors and engaged in a voluntary process that encourages the use of Best Management Practices to reduce the production of non-point source pollution.
For further information contact Alaska Clean Harbors, 3734 Ben Walters Lane, Ste. 201 Homer, Alaska 99603, (907) 235-4068.
- Welcome Juneau Harbors! Juneau Harbor, that collectively includes Aurora, Harris & Douglas Harbors, is the newest certified harbor member for Alaska Clean Harbors! Juneau joins Homer, Sitka, Haines, and Seward Harbors in certification, dedication and commitment to preventing pollution and reducing waste in our harbors and waterways.
Basic Environmental Rules & Practices
- A Sheen Is A Spill
Dispersants are not only illegal, but deadly for marine life! Report all oil spills to the NRC at 1-800-424-8802 and the Harbormaster's Office.
- Hazardous Materials
Paint, paint chips, and grinding dust are hazardous and must be contained. These kind of materials entering the harbor and waterways constitutes pollution and punishable by fine pursuant to HMC 10.08.020.
Please contact the Kenai Peninsula Borough regarding their Hazardous Waste Disposal Program on how to properly dispose of these materials and chemicals.
- Discharge of Sewage
The discharge of sewage into the harbor is prohibited. Contact the Harbormaster's Office for access to the marine holding tank pump-out facility.
- Fish Carcasses
No fish carcass disposal is allowed in the harbor. There are areas designated for fish cleaning and carcass dumping within the harbor area.
- Boat Washing
When washing your boat in the harbor, use cleaning products that are safe for the environment.
- Conserve Fresh Water!
We all must do our part to turn off hoses when not in use, report excessively leaking connectors on the docks, and curb usage to a minimum or when necessary.
Environmental Amenities & Services
The Homer Port and Harbor offers many amenities and services throughout the facility that promote and encourage environmental-minded practices. See also the Homer Landfill Bailing Facility for where and how to recycle items not listed below.
- Waste Oil Recycling Satellites
- Locations: At the tops of Ramp 2 & 8
- Recyclable items:
* waste oil
* oily rags
* used oil filters
* antifreeze
* batteries
- Marine Sanitation (Eco Barge)
- Location: End of L Float near Ramp 4
- The Eco Barge is available on a seasonal basis. The discharge of sewage into the harbor is prohibited. For regulations on sewage discharge outside of the Homer Harbor area, please contact the Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation or the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
- Fish Carcass Trailers & Cleaning Tables
- Locations: Fishing Hole & tops of Ramp 4 & 6
- Fish cleaning tables and fish carcass trailers are available on a seasonal basis. It is illegal to dispose of carcasses within the Homer Harbor. For regulations on fish carcass disposal outside the Homer Harbor area, please contact the Alaska Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
- Recyclable Material Satellites
- Location: At the top of Ramp 1
- Recyclable items:
* cardboard
* glass
* cans
- Dumpsters & Trash Barrels
- Locations: Multiple locations throughout harbor facility
