#Solid Waste
Michael Petersen sworn in as Deputy Director of County Department of Environmental Management
June 25, 2025 · 3:19 PM UTC
Michael Petersen was sworn in Friday as deputy director of the County of Maui Department of Environmental Management. Before joining the County, Petersen served as Operations Manager for Waste Pro Hawaiʻi in Kīhei.
Navy provides wastewater treatment plant centrifuge to Maui County
July 19, 2024 · 11:00 PM UTC
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) working with the State of Hawaii, transferred two centrifuge units to the County of Maui this week to support their wastewater operations. Weighing nearly 7,300 pounds each, the centrifuge operates by separating water from digested sludge so that the solid waste can be properly disposed of.
Public hearing July 17 on Maui draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update
June 9, 2024 · 11:00 PM UTC
A public hearing is scheduled July 17 to receive comments on the County of Maui’s draft Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Update before it is submitted to the State Department of Health.
In-person solid waste bill payment at One Main Plaza suspended amid COVID-19 surge
January 5, 2022 · 6:18 PM UTC
The County of Maui Solid Waste Division announced that its bill payment window on the second floor of the One Main Plaza building at 2200 Main Street, Wailuku, is closed until further notice because of the ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases.
Online Payment Now Available Maui Residential Refuse Bills
June 29, 2021 · 1:24 AM UTC
Residential refuse customers on Maui are reminded that established accounts can now be paid online.
Trash Collection Delayed in Ha‘ikū
March 9, 2021 · 8:33 PM UTC
Flooding and heavy rains delayed collection of trash in areas of Haʻikū this morning, the Department of Environmental Management announced. Trash will be collected for affected residents on Wednesday, March 10.
Waiver of County Convenience Fees Extended to Jan. 31, 2021
December 18, 2020 · 6:49 PM UTC
The County of Maui is extending its waiver of credit card convenience fees and transaction fees until Jan. 31, 2021, for County bills, except for Real Property Tax.
Maui Solid Waste Schedule for Thanksgiving Holiday
November 26, 2020 · 3:19 PM UTC
Maui County offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, and hours will be shortened Thursday, Nov. 26, to 6 a.m. to noon for the Central Maui Landfill and EKO Compost Greenwaste.
General Election Day Hours for Maui Solid Waste Services
November 3, 2020 · 1:48 AM UTC
The Maui Department of Environmental Management reminds residents that Tuesday, Nov. 3, is General Election Day and the following solid waste services will observe holiday hours as follows:
Maui Urged to be Mindful of Best Practices for Solid Waste Disposal During COVID-19 Crisis
April 10, 2020 · 9:40 PM UTC
Don’t overfill the County trash cart. Its lid must be fully closed. Overfilled carts spill, exposing workers and the community to possible injury and illness. Overfilled carts may not be picked up.
Online Refuse Payments Now Accepted by Solid Waste Division
December 6, 2019 · 6:59 PM UTC
The County of Maui Department of Environmental Management, announced the new payment option, noting there will be a 2.35% convenience fee added to the total payment.
Missed Trash Pickup in Kula
May 8, 2019 · 9:28 PM UTC
Due to a personnel shortage, a scheduled refuse route today in the Kula area has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 9, 2019.
Manpower Shortage, Missed Trash Pickup in Kula
February 5, 2019 · 8:26 PM UTC
Due to manpower shortage, a refuse route in the Kula area today is being rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
Staff Shortage Affects Kula Trash Pickups
May 9, 2018 · 10:33 PM UTC
Due to a staff shortage, a refuse route in the Kula area today is being rescheduled to Thursday, May 10, 2018.
Lāna‘i Landfill Partial Closures: Dec. 15-16, 2017
December 11, 2017 · 9:25 PM UTC
Due to insufficient manpower, the Lānaʻi Landfill will close at 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, 2017.
Staff Shortage Affects Some Ha‘ikū and Kahului Trash Pickup
November 25, 2017 · 2:19 AM UTC
Due to a staff shortage, a refuse route in the Haʻikū and Kahului area is being rescheduled to Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017.
Hāna Landfill Partial Closures, Sept. 12-16
September 12, 2017 · 3:30 PM UTC
Due to insufficient staffing, the Hāna Landfill in East Maui will close at 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, September 12-16, 2017.
Mechanical Problems Affect Refuse Pickups in Makawao
August 21, 2017 · 10:54 PM UTC
Due to mechanical problems, a residential refuse collection route in Makawao was not picked up today, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017.
Mechanical Problems Affect Refuse Pickup in Wailuku
August 11, 2017 · 12:07 AM UTC
Due to mechanical problems, a residential refuse collection route in Wailuku was not picked up today, Thursday, Aug, 10, 2017.
Staff Shortage Disrupts Makawao Trash Pickup
June 5, 2017 · 8:34 PM UTC
Due to a manpower shortage, trash was not collected on a residential refuse route in the Makawao area on Monday, June 5, 2017.