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County of Maui offices to be closed Monday for Presidents’ Day holiday

County of Maui offices, facilities and services will be closed or modified on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, for the Presidents’ Day holiday.

Upcountry and South Maui Residents Asked to Arrange for Pickup of Storm Debris

Upcountry and South Maui residents impacted by the recent Kona Low storm and seeking roadside pickup of green waste and natural earthen material, should contact their respective Department of Public Works Highways Division Offices.

Temporary Waiver on Landfill Tipping Fees Extended for Ha‘ikū Applicants

The temporary waiver for non-billed landfill drop off of accumulated mixed debris from the recent flooding in Haʻikū has been extended to Friday, April 2, 2021.

County: Follow Best Practices When Handling Solid Waste During COVID-19 Pandemic

The Maui County Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division is reminding the public to observe best practices when disposing of solid waste during the COVID-19 pandemic. These best practices include: double-bagging waste that was used to care for sick people at home; and maintaining a physical distance of at least 6 feet from solid waste personnel.

Ask The Mayor: What Items are Recycled on Maui?

I have heard rumors that certain items like glass are just being thrown into the landfill and that cardboard will soon be given the same treatment. Is this correct?

Ask the Mayor: When is Next Household Hazardous Waste Collection?

We used to have two a year, but I don’t think we’ve had one yet this year.

Hāna Molokaʻi Lānaʻi Refuse Customers, No Refuse Pickup Due to Olivia

Due to the anticipation of tropical storm conditions, refuse collection services for Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi for Wednesday (9/12/18) will be rescheduled to Friday (9/14/18).

All Maui County Landfills Open Today

Maui County plans to open all landfills on Saturday (8/25/18), pending a morning assessment of the individual sites to ensure no overnight damage was sustained.

Hāna Landfill Partial Closures, Sept. 12-16

Due to insufficient staffing, the Hāna Landfill in East Maui will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, September 12-16, 2017.

Day 4: Maui EKO Green Waste Fire

Maui fire crews continued to douse hot spots over the weekend at the Maui EKO Systems composting facility where a green waste fire started on Friday afternoon.

Ask the Mayor: Do Our Recyclables End Up in the Dump?

I have heard from different people that all the recycling collected from the various recycling centers goes directly to the dump.

Hāna Landfill Partial Closure Due to Insufficient Staffing

Due to insufficient staffing, the Hāna Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.

Ask the Mayor: Where Can I Take Old Batteries?

Is there anywhere I can take my old, worn batteries on Maui?

Ask the Mayor: When Will Something be Done About Construction Waste?

Ask the Mayor: When Will Something be Done About Construction Waste?

County Defends Solid Waste Costs Following Release of Audit Report

“Unfortunately the audit’s findings were skewed because the auditor refused to use the county’s evaluation of how much landfill space is worth,” county officials contend.

Hāna Landfill Partial Closure Jan. 7–8

With a soon-to-be filled equipment operator position approved by the County Council, landfill closures are expected to be reduced.

Ask the Mayor: What Can Be Done About Illegal Dumping at McGregor Point?

Last night we went to McGregor Point (lighthouse area) and observed a new development—the creation of a fairly large illegal dump at the end of the road/turnaround.

Landfill Partial Closures for Molokaʻi and Hāna

Due to insufficient manpower, the Molokaʻi Landfill will close early at 1 p.m. from today, Oct. 6 through Oct. 10, and again from Oct. 13 to 17; and the Hāna Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2015.

Ask the Mayor: Does Maui Have a Bulky Item Pickup Service?

I know O‘ahu has a bulky item pickup day. Does Maui have a similar service, like for couches and other big stuff?

Landfill Closures Continue: Hāna Facility Closes Early, Aug. 18-22

Due to insufficient staffing, the Hāna Landfill will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, Aug. 18-22, 2015.
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