HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-26 Puuanahulu Landfill and Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station Closure
William A. Kucharski
Harry Kim
Director
Mayor
Diane A. Noda
Wilfred M. Okabe
Deputy Director
Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41 • Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
(808) 961-8083 · Fax (808) 961-8086
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/environmental-management/
September 26, 2017
NEWS RELEASE
Pu‘uanahulu Landfill and Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station Closed for Kona
Ironman Triathlon
The Pu‘uanahulu Landfill in Waikoloa and the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station in
Kailua-Kona will be closed all day on Saturday, October 14, 2017, due to road closures for the
Ironman World Championship Triathlon in Kona.
The closure at Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station will affect all services including
Residential Rubbish Disposal, HI5 Redemption, 2-Bin Recycling, Green Waste Recycling, Re-
Use Store and Mulch Pick-up.
Alternative services for Residential Rubbish Disposal, HI5 Redemption and 2-Bin Recycling are
available at the Keauhou Recycling and Transfer Station.
Regular operations at the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station will resume on Sunday,
October 15, 2017. The Pu‘uanahulu Landfill will resume its normal schedule and re-open on
Monday, October 16, 2017.
Mahalo for your cooperation!
If you have any questions, please contact the Solid Waste Administrative Office at 808-961-
8270.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.