I came in for some boxes today during the day time. Walked in got a few priority flat rate boxes…read moreand walked out. This is the easy part of mailing packages. There was a line but I won't have to worry about that until I make my way back to drop off packages.

I'm not entirely certain this even counts as a post office location, as I've been told different…read morethings by different employees. I've had some tell me it is, and others tell me it's an "affiliate" location, meaning they lack many of the services of actual post office locations. If you want to send something that has already been postmarked and you have absolutely no questions on, it will do. If you need to have them print a shipping label, or answer any questions, I would try a different location. This location is staffed by ACE employees, not postal workers, so they are not able to answer many questions regarding the process of sending things out, even just down to "how many stamps will I need on this?". Went in recently to send out a a package- I do not have a printer at home, so I had a code for them to scan to print the shipping label there, something I have had 0 issues with at other post office locations. When I asked if they could scan it, the employee basically said "I don't know how , so no". If you don't know how, why are you the one working the mail counter? I have also tried to return mail that was addressed to former tenants (which we were instructed by the post office to do, just send it back and only accept our mail) and was told I would need to go to a "real" post office to do so. So then what are you? I would say skip it and just go to an "official" post office location, and save yourself the time and hassle.

It was crowded when I went there, but they got through the line quickly. I was really impressed how…read morequickly they got my fingerprint scan done. Their customer service was also excellent.

I noticed last week that my Passport had expired in September. Most people can just go to Walgreens…read morefor their passport photo, however I'm a British Citizen with a British Passport, so the requirements were different. Upon Googling for providers in Anchorage, only Castech seemed able to help. And in fact, their website states that they will pretty much "get you sorted no matter what" which isn't quite how they order it, but that's how i took it. Anyway, i went over there today, and it seems a small family business, and i landed in there literally 1 minute before they were closing for lunch, so i offered to return after lunch. The lady was very sweet, and told me to come on back. She took my photo very quickly, and uploaded it, whilst she asked the gentleman what the British passport photo requirement was, and he knew it without having to look it up, which I am very impressed about, because i didn't have a clue. As i needed either a code to input on my online application, or to digitally upload it myself, i asked if it could be emailed to me. No problem at all. The cost was reasonable, we chose the most attractive photo, i was given a business card, in case anything went wrong, i paid and left (apologizing for rudely turning up at lunchtime) I got home, and uploaded my photo to the online application, and it was slightly too large for the UK required size, so I called Castech, and they instantly made it the right size, and emailed a new photo. It came within a couple of minutes of me calling. I am filled with admiration. I mean, this is how a business SHOULD be run. Super fast, knowledgeable service, i felt that I as a customer, had been put first, they wanted to help me, and instantly fixed the size requirement. I am so impressed by this small business, and have no hesitation in recommending their services, for Passport Photos for us foreigners. Bravo.

EVERY-TIME I enter Fireweed cleaner my day is EXCEPTIONALLY BRIGHTENED. A colorful lobby &…read morepositively kind & caring staff. My clothing is CONSISTENTLY PERFECT & all of the alterations I've had completed are SUPERB.

Fast and great customer service. Answered my questions professional and helped me understand the…read moreprocess. speedy too! I'm glad I was able to have my clean dry cleaned before an important event this week. Will be going back for sure!

This is a review for the DMV location at University Center on Ingra Street…read more I had to renew my Driver's License, and decided I'd go all fancy and get a Real ID, so I checked their website to see what documents I'd need, and that's where I discovered you could make an appointment. I didn't know if having an appointment would get me seen any faster, and the next available appointment was 3 days from when I booked, but that's ok, as my license doesn't expire until end of March. The emailed instructions said to check in at the information desk, or one of the kiosks. I put in my phone number as instructed in the email, and it printed out a ticket number. I rolled my eyes aggressively at it, thinking "I could have just gotten a ticket number from the regular machine" HOWEVER, the actual second the ticket was printing out, my number was actually being called at the booth. And I also got a text message too. I go to the desk, and Shiela/Sheila was super helpful. I had an eye test, I had to answer a couple of questions, provide some documents as proof of where I live, and my Legal Permanent Resident card, and that's about all she needed, despite the fact that their website told me I'd need to bring Birth Certificate, proof of name changes etc. I in fact had a big fat envelope full of stuff, "just in case" I'd rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. I paid my $40 and got a receipt, I think that's pretty good for Real ID. I was then directed to desk number 1 for a picture. The lady at desk number 1 was also very helpful and sweet, and she had an awesome sleeve. She checked my receipt, took my picture, even told me it was an awesome picture (I appreciate the kindness) and printed my temporary license telling me my full license card would be mailed and I'd have it in 2-3 weeks. All in all a painless experience, compared to previous visits where I've waited a very long time. Even this office seems a lot cleaner, airier, just more pleasant all round. I think back when I passed my drivers test, I took it over at the old location by Spenard. Anyway, so yeah, in and out in 15 minutes, I don't think you could beat that, so I recommend making an appointment for sure.

Downgrading my 5-star review for the DMV, sadly…read more The new location is massive and service is usually fast but...their are definitely some process issues that need to be fixed: I arrived 5 minutes early for my RealID appoint which I made weeks in advance. I got a text message the day before reminding me of this appointment and saying I needed to check in at the kiosk. So went right up to the kiosk (5 minutes early) and it gave an error, saying I was trying to check in to early, and that you can only check-in up to 10 minutes before an appointment. Huh? To make sure I was being gaslit, I re-checked my watch, and it was now 4 minutes before my appointment. 4 is less than 10 right? RIGHT? So I went and waited in line for the front desk. The snarky clerk wasn't listening to anything I was saying and simply said "Do you have a D1?!" And handed me a form to fill out. TIP: if the D1 is required...maybe have me fill one out online when I booked this appointment eons ago? I filled out the D1, and waited in line for the front desk again. I handed the D1 and the clerk didn't even recognize me. He asked if I was checked-in. I told him the whole reason I filled out a D1 is because he said I had to fill it out in order to check-in. He checked me in and I was instantly served. The process was pretty smooth from that point on. Except for one MAJOR thing: They took my driver's license, and stamped holes in it that read VOID. In return ,they gave me a printout on a piece of paper...that is ONLY good for showing cops when are pulled over. In a town like Anchorage where you ALWAYS need your ID for any and all alcohol purchases...I guess your option is to carry your insanely-valuable passport around with you until you get your RealID in 4-6 weeks? Y'all, there's gotta be a better solution to this. Here are two ideas: Idea 1: Let me keep my ID and have my ReadID shipped to the DMV. Send me a text notification when you have the RealID, and I can come in with my (non-VOID'd) ID and swap it ou. Idea 2: Get a printer to make IDs INSTANTLY, like so many DMVs in the lower 48 have. This current system just totally sucks. Choosing between carrying my Passport around and dealing with the crushing anxiety that I might lose it...or carrying a piece of paper and not being able to consume ethanol for 4-6 weeks...is a rough dilemma!

I stopped by Auto Tags & Titles today since the DMV was closed and I hadn't received any renewal…read moreinformation in the mail. Sam helped me quickly process my registration renewal and tags, which were expiring this month. She took my information, located my registration, and I was able to pay for and renew everything on the spot and walk out with my updated tags. Highly recommend this place if you need efficient and fast registration or tag processing. Thanks again Sam!

No wait, exceptional customer care and no chaos like the DMV next-door…read more I actually went to the DMV first and they lacked clear directions and signage. I was still trying to figure out where I should've gone, and someone pulled a fire alarm. I needed to take care of business and I don't have time to waste. I will come back here every time!!

Nobody at the register and unable to find assistance. Rang the bell several times. No service rep…read moreto be found. Waited 10 minutes then left.

They were helpful, kind and fast. Turn around was less than 24 hrs. Wonderful service.read more

This is easily the most beautiful landfill out there. But it's kind of confusing driving in your…read morefirst time you have to be careful to read all the signs to be in the right lane. I did get over charged so that wasn't cool. They ask a weird question if the trash you have is the size of a washing machine. It's just a hard thing to quantify for me. If you're there for recycling say cardboard and paper though, just let them know since it should be free.

This is a great example of disposal. All the recycle bins whether it's electronic, waste oil, or…read morealuminum cans are readily available and easy to use. It is a great value and discounted for military members. You can even get a great view of bald eagles on the way !!

I use this place about once a week. There's always an attendant there. It's always clean…read more Having change machines available is great. Also if needed the attendant can make change. They do offer laundry service, pricing is by the pound. There are various size washing machines available, all front loading. The cost varies from $4.50 to $6.50 depending on the size you choose. The dryers are all large size. Cost for dryers is 25¢/3 minutes. It is a well-lit place and they have a few chairs to sit in while you wait.

They have great machines BUT I've encountered very rude people there. I had to go at a certain time…read moreto miss the rude people. And the lady who runs it is extremely rude! The last time I was there she called a guy a low life because she thought he was taking quarters without using the machines but he just didn't bring in his clothes yet, but she wouldn't even let him explain. She just kept yelling at him and after I heard her call a customer a low life I never returned. If you want clean clothes while dealing with ill-mannered people this is the place to go!!