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Recycling in SAMOA
This directory lists 1 recycling center in American Samoa, located in Siusega. American Samoa is a U.S. territory in the South Pacific, and this single listing represents a very limited picture of what is available on the island. For current information on waste drop-off, collection schedules, and recycling programs, residents should contact the American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA) at asepa.gov.
Solid waste and recycling in American Samoa are overseen by the AS-EPA, whose Solid Waste Branch implements regulatory controls on waste disposal and leads the "Keep American Samoa Beautiful" (KASB) community litter program. The territory's primary disposal facility is the Futiga Landfill. Because the landfill has been under capacity pressure, AS-EPA and its partners have sought to divert more material through recycling. In 2023, American Samoa received a $753,755 EPA Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling grant, with project plans to establish transfer stations to collect recyclables across the islands, improve data collection, and expand public outreach.
American Samoa does not have an enacted beverage-container deposit law. The territory has a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags under American Samoa Code § 25.2034. Past e-waste diversion efforts have included a partnership that diverted 2,000 pounds of electronics from the local Department of Education away from the landfill. The AS-EPA "Lumana'i Initiative" runs environmental education programs for high school students, and community recycling partnerships with organizations like Arizona State University have piloted additional collection strategies.
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Recycling in SAMOA — FAQ
Who oversees recycling and solid waste in American Samoa?
The American Samoa Environmental Protection Agency (AS-EPA), accessible at asepa.gov, is the territory's primary environmental regulator. Its Solid Waste Branch oversees proper disposal and recycling, and the agency leads the Keep American Samoa Beautiful (KASB) anti-litter initiative. AS-EPA partners with EPA Region 9 and federal agencies on grants and infrastructure projects.
Does American Samoa have a bottle deposit law?
No. American Samoa does not have an enacted beverage-container deposit (bottle bill) as of 2026. The territory does prohibit single-use plastic shopping bags (American Samoa Code § 25.2034). Recycling infrastructure is being expanded through a 2023 EPA infrastructure grant that includes building transfer stations at the Futiga Landfill and across the islands.
What is the main solid waste challenge in American Samoa?
The Futiga Landfill, American Samoa's primary disposal site, has faced long-running capacity concerns. The territory's remote Pacific location makes waste export expensive, so AS-EPA emphasizes source reduction, reuse, and local recycling. A 2023 EPA grant is funding new transfer stations, improved data collection, and community outreach to help extend the landfill's life and increase diversion rates.