Hawai’i DOH Solid Waste Program

Public Notice – Public Comment Period on Draft Solid Waste Permit for the Kekaha Landfill

The County of Kauai has applied for a permit renewal and modification of their solid waste permit for the Kekaha Landfill. The Hawaii Department of Health is providing the proposed draft permit, application, and relevant documents for public review and comment. The comment period is from March 11, 2026 to April 13, 2026. Please see the attached public notice for additional information.

Public Notice
List of Public Notice documents (including the proposed draft permit)

Public Notice – Public Comment Period on Proposed Amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 11-58.1

The Hawaii Department of Health is proposing amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules chapter 11-58.1, Solid Waste Management Control.
Read more about the proposed amendments and meetings.

Informational Webinar – May 4, 2026 9:30am
Public Hearing – May 14, 2026 9:00am at State Laboratory Auditorium (2725 Waimano Home Road, Pearl City)
Please submit any written comments by May 19, 2026.

The Solid Waste Program deals with statewide solid waste planning, solid waste facility permitting, monitoring, enforcement, and statewide recycling program implementation.

Permitting & Certification

Solid Waste Permitting & Redemption Center Certification

Solid Waste Planning

Planning Documents, Special Projects, and Working Groups

State Solid Waste Programs

Deposit Beverage Container Program, Lead-acid Batteries, Glass, Tires, and Electronic Device Recycling

Forms & Applications

All Solid Waste and DBC Forms and Applications

How do I dispose of…

Find out how you can responsibly dispose of common types of household and business refuse

Complaints

File a complaint or report illegal dumping

Resources

Solid Waste Regulations

Details on Solid Waste Regulations, including Statutes, Rules, and Penalty Policies