HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR072318DPWBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
News Release
For Immediate Release: July 23, 2018
WALLACE G. REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
LYLE TABATA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4996
Fax (808) 241-6604
July 23 UPDATE: Solid waste staging area at Kepuhi Point to remain in
operation until Kuhio Highway opens to public
County officials announced that refuse collection services for residents affected by the
April flood in the Wainiha and Ha'ena area will continue.
The Solid Waste division will continue to provide the following services:
• A solid waste staging area at Kepuhi Point will be open to residents and businesses for
drop-off of source -separated waste, including bulky items, green waste, tires, metals,
white goods, and propane tanks. This service will continue until Kuhio Highway between
Waikoko and Wainiha is open for the public.
• Refuse collectors will accept bagged trash as well as trash in carts set at the county right
of way in front of all households through August 31.
The Solid Waste Division encourages residents to utilize the Hanalei transfer station if
possible, including the residential recycling bins.
Please note that only bagged trash is accepted at the Hanalei transfer station due to
equipment repairs. All other recycling services will not be affected including green waste, scrap
metals, appliances, propane tanks, used tires, residential recycling drop bins, and residential
used motor oil and motor oil filters.
For more information, please call the Solid Waste Division at 241-4841.