The EPA has awarded Maui County $3.6 million to build the first waste collection center in West Maui, designed to handle recyclables, green waste, and bulky items. The project has a three-year timeline from land acquisition to opening.
- The new facility will accept a wide range of materials including green waste, electronics, appliances, tires, and common recyclables.
- The center is expected to divert an estimated 1,794 tons of material annually from landfills and illegal dump sites.
- Regular ‘Go-Green’ drop-off events will supplement daily self-haul recycling bins at the site.
- County officials explicitly linked the project to ongoing West Maui wildfire recovery needs.
- Land procurement has not yet occurred; residents should expect a multi-year timeline before the center opens.
Source: Maui County
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