# South Hilo Landfill

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-14**: Ho‘i Program Launch — Hilo announces the Ho‘i reusable takeout container program, launching with an initial network of restaurants and a deposit-return system.
- **2025-12-31**: South Hilo Landfill Closure — The South Hilo landfill reaches capacity and officially closes, forcing Hawaii County to export municipal solid waste to off-island facilities.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Hilo's Reusable Takeout Program Targets 2,000 Tons of Annual Landfill Waste
2026-08-05 06:11:15 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Hilo, Hawaii, launches Ho‘i, a reusable to-go container system in response to a landfill crisis, signaling a potential regulatory shift for the restaurant and food-retail industries. The program aims to replace thousands of tons of single-use packaging and could become a model for cities struggling with waste capacity.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/retail-hilo-reusable-takeout-program

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