#Maui Waste Management

Mālama Maui Nui tackles illegal dumping, collects 104 tons of waste in 3 months

Illegal dumping continues to threaten Maui’s land and waters, but Mālama Maui Nui is stepping up efforts to protect the environment. Between April and June 2025, the nonprofit recovered 104 tons of waste from Maui alone through cleanups and community hotspotting initiatives.

County, private operators take steps to bring composting back to Maui

For the past five years, Maui County has not composted or diverted green waste from the landfill. Efforts are being made to change that.

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: Why Does Wailuku Have No Residential Recycling?

I would like to know why Wailuku has no residential recycling bins like Kīhei does?

Household Hazardous Waste Event Deadline, March 15

The deadline to participate in the annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event is Friday, March 15. The event date is set for Sunday, March 24.

Ask The Mayor: How Do I Dispose of Old Furniture?

Where can people dump their old mattresses or furniture on Maui? I see them once in a while on the street and in the most random places.