Trash & Recycling in Maui County, HI (2026)
5 rules for unincorporated Maui County, Hawaii.
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Pickup Rules & Schedules
Maui County bills residential trash pickup by the 'refuse collection unit,' defined as six containers, boxes, bags or bundles. A dwelling's monthly fee covers one such unit, and putting out more means paying in advance for each extra unit under section 8.04.030.
Maui County Refuse Collection Unit Limit
Some RestrictionsMaui County Code §§ 8.04.010, 8.04.030(C)
"Refuse collection unit" means the aggregate of six containers, boxes, bags, or bundles. ... Owners may pay for one refuse collection unit, per legally permitted dwelling unit. Fees for any additional units shall be paid in advance. A service fee as set forth in the annual budget ordinance shall be charged to owners for the closing and re-opening of a refuse account at the same residence within...
Illegal Dumping
Maui County Code Chapter 20.20 makes it a violation to discard litter on public property, private property without consent, or a roadway, punishable under section 20.20.090 by a fine of $100 to $1,000 per offense plus an order to pay removal costs and pick the litter back up.
Maui County Illegal Dumping Penalties
Some RestrictionsMaui County Code §§ 20.20.050, 20.20.090
A person commits the offense of littering if the person: A.Discards litter upon a public place; ... C.Discards litter upon a public roadway;D.Drives or moves any vehicle that causes litter to become deposited upon a public roadway; ... Any person found guilty of violating any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted hereunder shall be guilty of a violation. The person shall be ordered to p...
Dumpster Rules
In Maui County's Wailuku Redevelopment Area, every outdoor trash storage area serving a commercial or multi-family property must be screened on at least three sides by a wall or hedge at least 6 feet tall. Only single-family and duplex trash areas are excused. Any screening wall must be painted or surfaced to blend into the surrounding development, per § 19.39.140(B)(1).
Wailuku Trash Enclosure Screening Rule
Some RestrictionsMaui County Code § 19.39.140(B)(1)
1.Trash enclosures. All outdoor trash storage areas, except those for single-family dwelling or duplex use, must be screened on a minimum of three sides by a wall or hedge at least 6 feet in height. The wall must be painted, surfaced, or otherwise treated to blend in with the development it serves.
Collection Schedule
Every property in Maui County must be enrolled for solid waste pickup, either through the county's own collection or a private hauler. Section 8.04.015 has required this arrangement since July 1, 2000, and the county's environmental management department can fine violators up to $1,000.
Maui County Mandatory Trash Collection Service
Some RestrictionsMaui County Code §§ 8.04.015, 8.04.080
To protect the public health, safety, and well-being, to prevent the spread of vectors and to protect environmental resources, the owner, occupant, or other person responsible for the day-to-day operation of every place or premises in the County shall make arrangements for the collection of solid wastes with either the department or a solid waste collector, as set forth in this chapter. This se...
Recycling Rules
Maui County Code Chapter 20.22 requires every liquor-licensed bar and restaurant to recycle its glass containers instead of tossing them in the trash, register with the department of public works and waste management, and keep recycling records, with fines up to $1,000 for noncompliance.
Maui County Glass Recycling Rule for Bars
Some RestrictionsMaui County Code § 20.22.020
A.All licensees shall arrange or provide for the recycling of all glass containers discarded by the licensee's licensed liquor establishment.B.Licensees shall not mix glass containers with refuse or place glass containers in a manner which causes or is intended to cause the disposal of glass containers with refuse.C.All licensees shall register with the department using forms provided by the de...
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