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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR121718DPWTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I t!` DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR mq MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR C on News Release For Immediate Release: December 17, 2018 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS LYLE TABATA, DEPUTY ENGINEER Tel (808) 241-4992 Fax (808) 241-6604 County officials remind public of fines for illegal dumping at Kauai recycles drop sites County officials are reminding the public that fines up to $1,000 may be imposed for illegal dumping at Kauai recycles drop sites. "This is our island. This is our home. We need to take pride in how we treat our backyard," said Mayor Derek S. K. Kawakami. "This type of illegal activity could jeopardize the use of the Kauai recycles drop sites if there are ongoing complaints from site landlords or neighbors. Additionally, items illegally dumped result in additional labor to clean the area and relocate materials, which puts further burden on our taxpayers." Contractors have observed the following items illegally dumped at sites recently: furniture, appliances, vehicle components, pallets, paint, electronics, and bagged trash. The Kauai recycles drop sites accept source -separated cardboard, mixed paper/newspaper, glass jars and bottles, plastics No. 1 and No. 2 bottles and jars, and aluminum and steel cans for recycling. Many of the drop bins have deposit slots on two sides to maximize use of space in the bins. Please note that the County of Kauai offers a variety of free recycling and refuse disposal opportunities for residents at four refuse transfer stations throughout the island as well as the Kekaha Landfill. Please visit www.kauai.gov/recycling for more information. The Kauai recycles drop bins are for residential use only. Commercially -generated recyclables can be brought to Garden Isle Disposal's Nawiliwili warehouse at 2666 Niumalu Road free of charge Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with lunch from 11 a.m. to noon, and on Saturday from 7 to 11 a.m. Anyone seeing illegal activity relating to the recycling bins is asked to call the County Recycling Office at 241-4841 or Police Dispatch at 241-1711. Photo caption: Contractors have observed the following items illegally dumped at sites recently: furniture, appliances, vehicle components, pallets, paint, electronics, and bagged trash.