HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-03 Puuanahulu Landfill, Kealakehe Recycling & Transfer Station Closed for Ironman October 13 -- press release
Harry Kim
William A. Kucharski
Mayor
Director
Wilfred M. Okabe
Diane A. Noda
Managing Director
Deputy Director
County of Hawaiʻi
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/
October 3, 2018
NEWS RELEASE
Pu‘uanahulu Landfill and Kealakehe Recycling and
Transfer Station Closed for Kona Ironman Triathlon
The Puʻuanahulu Landfill in Waikoloa and the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer
Station in Kailua-Kona will be closed all day on Saturday, October 13, 2018, 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 14, 2018. The Puʻuanahulu Landfill will resume its normal schedule
and reopen on Monday, October 15, 2018.
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