HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-09-01 DEM Announces New Notification System, Encourages Public to Sign Up -- 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
September 1, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Michael Kaha, Solid Waste Division Deputy Chief, Department of
Environmental Management (961-8083)
Solid Waste Division Launches Mass Notification System for
Individuals and Businesses to Receive Communications and Alerts
Regarding Solid Waste Operations
The Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, will begin using a
new notification system to communicate with individuals and businesses regarding solid
waste operational changes such as site closures, availability of services, hours of
operation, special conditions affecting solid waste service (such as road closures,
flooding, fires), or special events such as household hazardous waste collections.
The community is encouraged to immediately register by using the link found on the
Solid Waste website: www.hawaiizerowaste.org, or at
https://member.everbridge.net/index/482552460607505#/signup.
The Solid Waste Mass Notification System will automatically send alerts to subscribers
via phone to ensure real time access to pertinent solid waste information. The system
also allows subscribers to designate additional contact methods during the self-
registration process, such as via email, another phone, etc. A subscriber may also
request alerts be limited to only specific transfer stations.
Please note that this Solid Waste Division Mass Notification System is separate from
the county Civil Defense Agency alerts, which can be found on the
www.hawaiicounty.gov/departments/civil-defense website.
We anticipate this improvement in communications will assist our island community.
Mahalo for everyone’s patience and support as we continue to work together to keep
our island home a clean and safe paradise.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer