HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR061518DOPWBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
WALLACE REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
News Release
For Immediate Release: June 15, 2018
LYLE TABATA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4996
Fax (808) 241-6604
Public reminded to use appropriate containers for used motor oil
LIHU'E — The County Solid Waste Division reminds the public that they must only use
appropriate containers to store and transport used motor oil for recycling.
A reusable storage container with a lid clearly labeled "used oil" is recommended. An
example is a 3 to 5 gallon bucket. If reusing a container that once held food, beverages, or other
products, be sure it is leak -proof, thoroughly cleaned, clearly labeled "used oil," and kept out of
reach of children and pets.
Residents can recycle used motor oil at all County refuse transfer stations and at the
Kekaha Landfill for free seven days a week.
Never mix used oil with gasoline or solvents. Never put used oil in containers that
previously contained bleach or other chemicals. Used oil mixed with bleach, gasoline, or solvent
can become hazardous waste.
The Solid Waste Division has limited amounts of free motor oil recycling buckets
available at the County Solid Waste office at 4444 Rice St. Suite 295 in Lihu'e. Due to limited
quantities, buckets are restricted to one per household. These buckets are for motor oil
recycling use only. The disposal costs of contaminated used motor oil is expensive, as it must
be treated as hazardous waste.
For more information, please call the County Recycling Office at 241-4841.