West Hawaii Landfill, Hawaii

The County of Hawaii owns the West Hawaii Landfill, which is operated under a contract with Waste Management of Hawaii. The site opened in 1993 and is approximately 300 acres - of which 149 acres are permitted for landfill activities.

The landfill accepts approximately 360 tons per day or 130,000 tons per year. Only 12 out of 22 transfer stations are hauled to the West Hawaii Landfill. The current life of West Hawaii Landfill is 55 years (based on current tonnage).

West Hawaii Landfill is a Subtitle-D Landfill - lined with geomembrane and leachate collection system. Waste Management of Hawaii installed a gas collection and control system in 2006.

Located in the north Kona District near South Kohala, the landfill is in close proximity to Waikoloa.

Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.

West Hawaii Landfill (808) 886-0940


West Hawaii Landfill Key Staff