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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 Thursday;

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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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.

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Guam Solid Waste Authority
Board of Directors Meeting

Friday, July 1, 2022 – 2:30 PM (ChST)

Join Zoom Meeting
Link: https://zoom.us/j/9140408814?pwd=TjZ3U0dHSVd0ajlKRjBhcWFrc1ZYZz09
Meeting ID: 914 040 8814
Passcode: 777546

The Guam Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors will have a board meeting July 1, 2022 at 2:30 PM. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom

Agenda:

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Determination of Proof of Publication
  4. Approval of Agenda Items
  5. Approval of Minutes
  6. Reports
    1. Management reports
      1. Operational Update
    2. Legal Counsel's Report
    3. Committee reports
      1. Zero Waste Bill
  7. Unfinished Business
    1. Island Wide Trash Collection Initiative
    2. Ordot Post Closure Plan Update
    3. Layon Cells 1 and 2 Closure
    4. Rate Case with the Public Utilities Commission
  8. New Business
    1. Board Resolution 2022-010 Authorize Management to Open Merchant Account with FHB
    2. Board Resolution 2022-011 Authorizing Management to Renew Agreement to Operate the Layon Landfill
  9. Communications and Correspondence
  10. Public Forum: members of the public to contact GSWA to be placed on the agenda if they wish to address the board
    1. Cory Hinds, Jacobs Engineering
  11. Next meeting
  12. Adjourn

Access live stream of the meeting on GSWA website: https://www.guamsolidwasteauthority.com/

For more information, please contact GSWA Chief of Administration, Alicia Fejeran, at Alicia.Fejeran@gswa.guam.gov or 671-646-3111. Persons needing telecommunication device for the Hearing/Speech Impaired (TDD) may contact 671-475-8339.


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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:
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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 Maha'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), Jim Oehlerking, and Cora Montellano.

GSWA Management Team
Irvin L. Slike
General Manager

Kathrine B. Kakigi
Comptroller

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

Alicia V. Fejeran
Chief of Administration

Roman B. Perez
Operations Superintendent

»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.

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