Landfill
West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill
<0.1 mi S · Puako, HI
Landfill
West Hawaii Landfill/Puuanahulu
Waikoloa, Hawaii County, HI · All sites in Hawaii County
West Hawaii Landfill/Puuanahulu is a landfill in Waikoloa, Hawaii County, Hawaii, operated by Waste Management. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1993, with closure projected for 2049.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 37 disposal sites we list in Hawaii County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1993 |
| Projected closure | 2049 |
| Waste in place | 3,404,076 tons (2022) |
| Size | 58.2 acres |
| Owner | Hawaii County |
| Operator | Waste Management |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
Location and nearby sites
19.88901, -155.88030
- Yard waste site
West Hawaii Organics Facility
0.6 mi NW · Waikoloa, HI
- Transfer station
Puakō
6.9 mi NE · Puakō, HI
- Transfer station
West Hawai’i Sanitary Landfill (Pu‘uanahulu)
7.9 mi SE · Pu‘uanahulu, HI
- Transfer station
Waimea
15 mi NE · Waimea, HI
- Transfer station
Superior Sanitation
17 mi SW · Kailua Kona, HI
- C&D recycler
West Hawaii Concrete
17 mi SW · Kailua-Kona, HI
Takes C&D debris
- Transfer station
Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe)
18 mi SW · Kailua-Kona, HI
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- East Hawai‘i Organics Facility (Ehof) - HiloYard Waste & Compost Site · Hilo
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- Ke‘eiTransfer Station · Ke‘ei
- Ke'ei Transfer StationTransfer Station · Captain Cook
- Kea‘auTransfer Station · Kea‘au
- KeauhouTransfer Station · Keauhou
- LaupāhoehoeTransfer Station · Laupāhoehoe
- Ocean ViewTransfer Station · Ocean View
- Pa‘auiloTransfer Station · Pa‘auilo
- PāhalaTransfer Station · Pāhala
West Hawaii Landfill/Puuanahulu: questions
What does West Hawaii Landfill/Puuanahulu accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is West Hawaii Landfill/Puuanahulu expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2049 for a landfill that opened in 1993 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP)) · record dated 2024-09-01
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 1, 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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