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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.

Our services include;

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.

 

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Services

Information on services provided by GSWA and registration for weekly curbside trash collection service.

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.

Receivership

ReceiverGuam Solid Waste Receivership Information Center refers to the U.S. District Court of Guam’s appointment of Gershman, Brickner and Bratton, Inc. as Receiver over the now defunct Guam Solid Waste Management Division. This website contains the Court’s Orders and other information related to the Receivership.

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.

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Trash Collection Service
Payment

We continue to work to restore the ability of customers to make online payments. Customers may continue to make their payments in any of the following ways:

In person at:

Any location of the:

The following locations of the Treasurer of Guam (DROP BOX ONLY):

By mail to:

Recent News

DPW ONE STOP CENTER RELOCATION

GSWA has received notification that the Department of Public Works (DPW) One Stop Center will be relocating to a temporary site at the DPW Compound (Former Contractor’s License Board Office and Chamorro Land Trust Office) which is next to the DPW Cafeteria, effective Friday, May 11, 2012.

A lockbox for paying your Solid Waste bill is now located in this new location along with special envelopes to make your payment. Simply put your check – the only form of payment accepted at this site – and your Solid Waste bill in the envelope, fill in the information on the envelope and put it in the secure lockbox. Payments will be picked up daily by the Bank of Guam. Make all checks payable to the Guam Solid Waste Authority.

We ask for your ongoing patience and understanding regarding this matter. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 646-3111. Thank you.

Guam Solid Waste Authority Accepting Bids for No Longer Needed Heavy Equipment

9RFederal Receiver Gershman, Brickner & Bratton, Inc. (GBB) will accept sealed bids for the sale of certain heavy equipment that is no longer needed by the GWSA as a result of the closing of the Ordot Dump: (1) Four Freightliner CL120 Dump Bodies; (2) One Caterpillar 963C Track Loader; (3) One Caterpillar D-8R D&R Track Type Dozer; (4) One Caterpillar D-9RS D9 Dozer with ripper; and (5) One Hyundai R360LC 330 BL Hydraulic Excavator with bucket.

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Select Media Coverage

KUAM's Trading Places
Mindy Aguon trades places with Nelson Beltran, GSWA Equipment Operator, to see what it's like to be a trash collector.

Sept. 1, 2011 - Pacific News Center
Ribbon Cut To Officially Open New Layon Landfill