South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL)

As of 2019, South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL) has approximately 3,193,059 tons of waste in place. The total permitted design capacity of the facility is 3,978,101 tons, meaning the site is currently at approximately 80% of its total design capacity. The facility accepts approximately 60,047 tons of waste per year based on the most recent annual data. At the current rate of fill, the facility is projected to reach capacity and close around 2019.

South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL) has been identified as a candidate site for a future landfill gas-to-energy project. A gas collection system is not yet in place at this facility. Candidate status means the EPA or a project developer has identified this site as having sufficient gas generation potential to support an energy recovery project in the future. Contact Hawaii County, HI for more information on the project timeline.

South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL) is operated by Hawaii County, HI. It is classified as a public landfill, serving the residents and businesses of Hilo, Hawaii, Hawaii. For questions about billing, hours, or accepted materials, contact Hawaii County, HI directly.

South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL) currently covers approximately 40 acres. The facility opened in 1969 and has been in continuous operation since then. The size of a landfill reflects both its operational history and the volume of waste it has processed over its lifetime of service to the surrounding community.

South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL) does not currently have an active landfill gas collection system. Landfill gas is produced naturally as organic waste decomposes underground. Facilities without active collection systems may use passive venting — this facility uses passive venting or flaring. Future LFG collection projects may be considered as the volume of waste in place increases.

South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL) participates in the following environmental programs: composting services are available at this facility; an LFG energy project with status 'Candidate' is associated with this site. These initiatives help reduce the environmental footprint of landfill operations by capturing resources, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and diverting material from direct disposal. Contact the facility or its operator for more details on current environmental compliance status.

To contact South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL), The directory information shown on this page is sourced from the EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) and the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, last verified as of data year 2019. Data freshness status: Current. If you are the facility owner or operator and need to update this listing, use the claim listing option on this page.