In the aftermath of the recent kona storms, a series of Maui County departments are mobilizing resources in effort to help residents with residential property cleanup.

The county is also offering guidance for seniors or others who may be physically unable to self-haul debris.

County officials are urging residents to consolidate storm-related waste to help expedite the collection process by pushing mud and sediment close to the curb while the county Department of Public Works Highways Division is working to clear county roads of mud and sediment.

The county is asking people to follow these guidelines to assist with cleanup:

• Sort mud and dirt separate from logs, branches and leaves.

• Mud and dirt will be cleared first by the county.

• Place mud at the curb for pickup.

Separate and report debris

For kūpuna and those who are physically unable to self-haul debris, they can notify the county by filing out an online storm debris report at mauicounty.gov/mema.

Follow these steps:

• For “Emergency Event” select “2026-03 March Kona Storm”

• For “This report is for:” select “Debris Clearance”

• Fill out your address and zip code correctly

• For “Please describe the damage,” indicate whether you have green waste, building materials or other types of storm debris that you need picked up

• Submit a picture if you are able

Anyone who needs assistance with the online form should call the Maui Emergency Management Agency at (808) 270-7285.

The county is working to organize curbside pickup for residents unable to self-haul their debris. In preparation for this, the county is asking people to separate and pile their debris into two types:

• Green waste (vegetative): Make sure green waste is free of rocks, mud or any trash. Please cut green waste to less than 8 feet in length and 3 feet in diameter.

• Construction and demolition: Securely bag any roofing, drywall, flooring or other building materials before placing in normal refuse bins.

The county is asking people not to place piles on the roads or sidewalks. Additionally, to ensure safe access for collection crews and emergency vehicles, piles must be kept away from fire hydrants, mailboxes, utility poles and storm drains.

People are being asked to make sure that the piles are easily accessible from the road. The county will not enter private property to remove debris.

Self-haul debris

The county encourages self-hauling when possible to reduce the strain on local resources. Below are options for residents capable of hauling their own debris:

• Green waste: Residents may transport green waste directly to the following locations:

– Maui EKO Systems, Central Maui Landfill, 1 Pulehu Road, Puunene

– Hawaii Organics Compost, Kuihelani Highway, Wailuku

– Molokai-Naiwa Landfill & Recycling Center, Maunaloa Highway, Molokai

– Green waste containers: Community groups or residents with large amounts of green waste and accessible property may be eligible for a 30-yard roll-off container. Availability is first-come, first-served while funds last. To request a container, call the Department of Environmental Management’s Environmental Protection and Sustainability Division at (808) 270-7631.

• Appliances (self-haul): Residents may self-haul appliances to:

– Hammerhead Metals Recycling, 2000 Maui Veterans Highway, Puʻunene

– Molokai Metals, Maunaloa Highway, Molokaʻi

– Construction and demolition debris: Residents may self-haul residential building materials to any County landfill or convenience center.

Drop-off collection events

County workers will conduct several recycling and drop-off events for specific residential debris.

• Appliances: A special appliance drop-off event will be held at the Kihei Recycling Center on March 28 and 29. For questions regarding appliance disposal, call (808) 877-2524. Additional events may be held based on community need.

• Electronics: The county will organize future electronics collection events. Do not throw electronics into regular rubbish.

• Household hazardous waste: The county will organize future HHW collection for debris such as non-EV batteries, oil-based paint, pesticides and most cleaning supplies.

For updates on EP&S drop-off collection programs, check https://www.mauicounty.gov/742/Environmental-Protection-Sustainability.

Safety

Residents are asked to take precautions while cleaning their properties. Please refer to these safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control at cdc.gov/natural-disasters/safety/index.html for more information.