Operate the Molokai Recycling Facility and Certified Redemption Center at the Molokai Landfill

The County of Maui is soliciting proposals to operate the Molokai Recycling Facility and Certified Redemption Center located at the Molokai Landfill, requiring qualified vendors to manage daily operations including recycling collection, sorting, processing, and certified redemption services in compliance with state and local regulations. The facility must maintain consistent, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations to support the island's waste reduction and recycling goals, with all activities centered at the designated landfill site in Hawaii. Proposals must be submitted electronically through PublicPurchase.com by the deadline of August 11, 2026, at 2:00 AM Hawaii time, and only responses received through this platform will be considered. Interested parties should direct all inquiries to Kris Arisumi, the primary point of contact, via email at kris.arisumi@co.maui.hi.us or phone at (808) 270-7488. The solicitation, identified as RFP 26-27/P-2, was posted on July 8, 2026, and is open to qualified entities without specific set-aside requirements. The contractor will be expected to ensure compliance with all applicable environmental and redemption laws, maintain accurate records, provide public access during operating hours, and ensure the facility meets certification standards for redemption centers. Successful proposers will be responsible for staffing, equipment maintenance, safety protocols, reporting, and fostering community engagement to promote recycling participation across Molokai.