Vaiea landfill was officially open to public in 1981, and is located on the southern side of Niue, behind the village of Vaiea. All general waste collected on island are taken to the landfill. The Vaiea landfill remains open to the public under close monitoring by the Department of Environment.
ACCEPTED AT THE VAIEA LANDFILL
Plastic wrappings & flexible packaging
Plastic wrap, bubble wrap, zip lock bags and freezer bags is considered as general rubbish.
Hard plastic food trays
Ice cream and takeaway food containers
Paint cans
Paint tins & spray paint cans accepted at the landfill.
Hygiene waste
Dirty diapers & other unhygienic items.
NOT ACCEPTED AT THE VAIEA LANDFILL
Animal waste
Must notify Landfill manager for details
Plastic bottles & cans
Drop off to Recycling Center
Glass bottles & Jars
Drop off to Recycling Center
Tin metal cans
Drop off to Recycling Center
Flattened cardboard & paperboard
Drop off to Recycling Center