HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-29 Solid Waste Division Service Restrictions on Electronic Waste, etc. -- 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
May 29, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Michael Kaha, Solid Waste Division Deputy Chief, Department of Environmental
Management (Solid Waste Admin 808-961-8942)
Service Restrictions at Solid Waste Transfer Stations Continue Further Notice
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Solid Waste Division continues to suspend the following
programs and services:
Electronic Device Recycling Collection.
Greenwaste Collection is suspended at Keaʻau and Volcano Transfer Stations, but continues
to be offered at:
East Hawaiʻi Organics Facility, 7:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. daily (7 days a week)
West Hawai‘i Organics Facility, 7:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Saturday
Kealakehe, Waimea, and Pāhoa Transfer Stations: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday,
Wednesday, and Saturday
Keʻei Transfer Station: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday
Scrap Metal and White Goods Collection is suspended at all county transfer stations. Please
visit https://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/scrap-metal/ for a list of other metal recyclers.
Residents are encouraged to use the other service providers or hold onto their items until
collection at transfer stations resume. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for
your patience and understanding as we tackle the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please visit our www.hawaiizerowaste.org website for locations and future closure information.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer