Multiple sources reported that Maui County has been awarded a $3,607,065 EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant to establish the first recycling and waste collection center in West Maui. The facility will serve residents needing to dispose of recyclables, green waste, and bulky items, and is expected to reduce illegal dumping in the area. The project carries a three-year timeline from land acquisition to opening.
- The EPA grant totals $3,607,065 and will fund both land acquisition and facility development in West Maui
- The center is projected to divert approximately 1,794 tons of material from landfills and illegal dumping sites annually
- Accepted materials will include green waste, aluminum, glass, cardboard, plastics, scrap metal, electronics, appliances, tires, lead-acid batteries, and propane tanks
- The facility will offer ongoing recycling drop-off bins and host regular ‘Go Green’ events for bulky items such as appliances, tires, and electronics
- The Maui County Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division will lead the project over a three-year timeline
- A specific location and design for the center have not yet been announced; more details will be shared as the project progresses (Maui News)
Sources
- Maui News: Maui County receives $3.6 million for West Maui waste center
- Maui Now: County of Maui selected for $3.6 million grant to establish first waste collection center in West Maui
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