HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-28 Paauilo, Waiea Transfer Stations Closed Today, May 27 -- press release
Harry Kim
William A. Kucharski
Mayor
Director
Roy Takemoto
Diane A. Noda
Managing Director
Deputy Director
County of Hawai‘i
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41 · Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Ph: (808) 961-8083 · Fax: (808) 961-8086
Email: cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov
NEWS RELEASE
May 28, 2020
Contact: Michael Kaha, Solid Waste Division Deputy Chief, Department of
Environmental Management (961-8083)
Paʻauilo and Waiea Transfer Stations Closed Today, May 28, 2020
The Paʻauilo and Waiea Transfer Stations are closed today due to a shortage of
manpower. They are scheduled to reopen on Saturday, May 30, 2020.
Household generated waste in the Paʻauilo community can be taken to the Honokaʻa
Transfer Station, which is open today until 6:00 p.m. Household generated waste in the
Waiea community can be taken to the Keauhou Transfer Station, which is open today
until 6:00 p.m.
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management is taking these
measures to prioritize household trash and to ensure families staying at home during
this COVID-19 crisis are able to dispose of their household trash each and every day.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please visit our www.hawaiizerowaste.org website for future closure information and
locations, or call our Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division
Office, at 961-8270.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer