HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211126DPW2DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: November 26, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TROY TANIGAWA, ACTING COUNTY ENGINEER
(808) 241-4993
County seeks public assistance with Polystyrene Foam Food Service Ordinance
LĪHU‘E – The Solid Waste Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying
businesses that are using polystyrene containers.
Ordinance 1079 Article 27, Chapter 22 restricting the use and sale of polystyrene foam
food containers takes effect on January 1, 2022. Under this new law food providers shall not
sell, use, provide, or offer polystyrene foam food service containers. “Food service container”
means all plates, trays, cups, bowls, cartons, and hinged or lidded containers (clamshells) on or
in which any foods or beverages are packaged.
The County will be providing direct education and assistance to businesses using
polystyrene containers before legislation goes into effect. Please call 808-241-4841 to report
the use of polystyrene food containers.
The ordinance is posted on the County’s website at:
https://www.kauai.gov/polystyreneban.
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