The County of Maui has been awarded a $3.6 million EPA grant to build West Maui’s first waste collection center, accepting recyclables, green waste, and bulky items. The project has a three-year timeline from land acquisition to opening.
- The EPA’s Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant will fund land purchase and construction of a drop-off facility in West Maui.
- The center is expected to divert an estimated 1,794 tons of waste annually from landfills and illegal dumping sites.
- Accepted materials will include green waste, electronics, appliances, tires, scrap metal, glass, and large bulky items.
- Regular ‘Go-Green’ events will be held on-site to accept items beyond standard drop-off bins.
- County officials tied the project to ongoing wildfire recovery, noting it will serve residents still rebuilding after the 2023 Maui fires.
Source: Mauirecovers
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