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About the GSWA
We are a public agency, autonomous from the government of Guam per Public Law 31-20. Our mission is to provide efficient trash disposal services for our paying customers.

See the Citizen Centric Report for an overview of the GSWA, its performance, finances, and outlook.

GSWAGSWA Solid Waste Operating Rules and related documents

Services

GSWACollecting trash at the curb from our customers’ carts Monday through Friday;

GSWAProviding convenient facilities at our three transfer stations where residents can drop off their trash for disposal and their cardboard and glass bottles and jars for recycling;

GSWACollecting bulky items and metallic good from our customers’ curb by appointment; and

GSWAManaging the contracts for the operations of a Hauler Transfer Station and the Layon Landfill.

There are several services GSWA does not provide: permitting, tire disposal, and the collection or disposal of junk vehicles. The Guam Environmental Protection Agency (GEPA) may be able to direct you to these services. Contact GEPA at 671-475-1658.

Host Community Fees
Review the Protocol Adopted by the Public Utilities Commission to be followed by the GSWA in the assessment of the Host Community Premium Fees

Trash Collection Service
Payment

Online: Save trees with paperless payment options! View your statements online and pay securely via a PayPal account, credit card or debit card. You do not need a PayPal account to pay with a credit card.

»pay Your Bill online

PayPal

In person and by mail

»in person/mail payment info

Register for Residential Trash Collection

SWMDResidents in single family homes and apartments of four (4) units or less with ample space for carts can register for trash collection service.

»trash collection info
»Registration info/form

Guam Solid Waste Authority

 

 

 

Services

Information on services provided by GSWA and registration for weekly curbside trash collection service. Trash collection service payment options, including secure online payment.

News

The most recent news involving GSWA as well as past news bulletins.

Resources

Guam RecyclesLinks to other websites that have information on recycling and solid waste so that you can learn more about how to use our island’s resources more efficiently. Contact information for recycling of various materials in Guam.

Contacts

GSWA’s address and customer service number. GSWA offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday except on holidays.

Recycling

Guam Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Through the Department of Administration, The Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program provides funding to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020.

Eligible households may receive up to 15 months of assistance to include rent, rental arrears, utilities, and utilities arrears.

The Federal Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program was established by Section 501 of Division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Pub. L. No. 116-260 (Dec. 27, 2020) (the Act). The program is managed by the United States Treasury.

> Information Flyer
> ERA Pre-Application Form


Guam Solid Waste Authority
Board of Directors Meeting

1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The Guam Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors will have a board meeting May 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be conducted virtually.

AGENDA: Call to Order, Roll Call, Approval of Minutes, Reports, Unfinished Business, New Business, Open Discussion, Public Forum, Next Meeting Date, Adjournment

Individuals who would like to join the virtual meeting can email GSWA’s Chief of Administration, Alicia Fejeran, at Alicia.Fejeran@gswa.guam.gov for more information.


Thinking About Waste



Recycling Collection Schedule

Recycling carts are collected twice a month on the same day as trash is collected. Sign-up now to receive email reminders 24 hours before your recycling collection day. View the schedule:
» APRIL 2021
» MAY 2021
» JUNE 2021

Select Media Coverage

Sept. 24, 2017 - The Guam Daily Post
Nebi Manglona Getting It Done for GSWA

Nebi Manglona - GSWA

Nebi Manglona, 19, from Dededo, is GSWA's only female sanitation worker and has been with the agency for about a month. She is noted for her speed, agility, work ethic and overall efficiency.

August 27, 2016 - Pacific Daily News
Opinion: Putting trash in its proper place is now easier than you know - by Alicia Ferejan

Let's Recycle!

 

GSWA Board of Directors

The GSWA Board of Directors is comprised of five (5) members appointed by I Maga'haga (the Governor) with the advice and consent of I Liheslatura (the Legislature). The current members of the Board: Andrew Gayle (Chairman), Minakshi Hemlani (Vice Chairwoman), Peggy Denney (Secretary), and Jim Oehlerking.

GSWA Management Team
Larry J. Gast
General Manager

Kathrine B. Kakigi
Comptroller

Pedro A. Leon Guerrero Jr.
Assistant General Manager of Operations

Alicia V. Fejeran
Chief of Administration

»Rules of the GSWA Board
»Agenda & Minutes of All Meetings

GSWA Service Fees

See the detailed table of GSWA service fees broken down by customer types.

» See GSWA Service Fees