2020-05-29 DEM Extends Suspension of In-Person Services through June -- press release

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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 May 29, 2020 NEWS RELEASE Department of Environmental Management Administration Offices Suspend In- Person Services through June 30, 2020 The Department of Environmental Management administration offices extends the suspension of all in-person services through Tuesday, June 30, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes the Department’s administration, Solid Waste Division administration, the Abandoned/Derelict Vehicles Section (345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41, Hilo) and the Wastewater Division administration and Engineering Section (108 Railroad Avenue, Hilo). This does not affect the transfer stations, West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill (aka Puʻuanahulu), Hilo Sort Station, and wastewater treatment plants, which remain in operation as usual. Payments for Solid Waste and Wastewater services are accepted by phone, mail, or at drop box locations (checks only). Notary service and engineering services will be by appointment only. All other customer service inquiries will be handled by phone or email. Mail payments to 345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41, Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720 (attention: Solid Waste Division or Wastewater Division). Drop Boxes (for checks only) are available at the Department of Water Supply, 345 Kekūanāoʻa Street (in the front circular driveway), or on the exterior wall of the Motor Vehicle Registration Office at the Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 5, Hilo (by the U.S. Postal Service blue mailbox). For payments by phone, or if you have a question or want to schedule an appointment, call: Administration: 808-961-8083 Solid Waste Customer Service: 808-961-8339 Wastewater Customer Service: 808-961-8338 Wastewater Engineering: 808-961-8615 These “social distancing” measures are intended to help protect customers, our employees, and our Island community from COVID-19 infection. Please notify our office if you scheduled an appointment but are feeling ill, and we will gladly reschedule it. The public’s understanding is very much appreciated during this challenging time. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer