NR 11-19-24 (11:45 a.m., Nov. 19, Refuse Transfer Stations Update)

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DEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
REIKO MATSUYAMA, MANAGING DIRECTOR

News Release

For Immediate Release: November 19, 2024

11:45 a.m., Nov. 19, Refuse Transfer Stations Update

Below is the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 11:45 a.m., Nov. 19.

Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)
5-3751 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville
Open 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Green waste is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Current Status: The Hanalei Transfer Station is not accepting trash until further notice due to equipment failure. However, at 1 p.m., the Hanalei RTS will accept bagged trash only. All other services are available. 

Kapa'a Refuse Transfer Station
5051 Kahi Road, Kapa‘a
Open 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Current Status: CLOSED for renovations until July 2025. However, green waste collection at Kapa‘a RTS will remain open. Additionally, residential bagged trash will be accepted Friday to Sunday at the Kapa‘a Base Yard located at 4900 Kahau Road, in Kapa‘a, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The public is advised that only bagged trash from residents will be accepted on those days.

Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station
3450 Ahukini Road, Līhu‘e
Open 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Current Status: Materials accepted at the Līhu‘e RTS have been temporarily modified. Līhu‘e will not be accepting construction and demolition debris or trailers containing trash. Pallets must be cut into quarters. For more information, please view the informational handout at the following link: https://www.kauai.gov/files/assets/public/v/1/public-works/images/solid-waste/documents/kapaa-flyer-with-map.pdf.

Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station
4380 Lele Road, Hanapēpē
Open 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Current Status: All services are available. 

Kekaha Landfill
6900 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Kekaha
Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Current Status: No scrap metal or propane tanks accepted (large appliances only). All other services are available.

All locations are open daily, except on holidays. For more information, please visit www.kauai.gov/transferstations or call the Solid Waste Division at (808) 241-4841. For weekend updates, call (808) 212-4683.

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