Cook Islands Waste Data Profile - June 2025

Abstract

There is no specific legislation dedicated solely to waste management in the Cook Islands. Instead, waste-related responsibilities are governed through broader environmental and public health laws. In 2013, the government introduced the National Solid Waste Strategy 2013–2016, which provided context and direction for improving waste management across the islands. The strategy aims to enhance waste reduction, recycling, and disposal systems, but also highlights the lack of reliable data on waste generation and management as a key challenge.