Officials announce update on Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station services

Published on August 17, 2023

Hanapēpē – The Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division announces the following updates to services at the Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station.

• The trash chute remains closed until further notice. Officials anticipate repairs to the trash chute will be completed around December. However, updates will be announced if this timeline changes.
• Until the trash chute is repaired, bagged trash is being accepted at the lower area of the facility.
• Starting August 23, residential used motor oil and propane tanks will be accepted for recycling at the top area of the transfer station on Wednesdays only.
• All other services, including green waste and metal recycling remain available, weather permitting.
• Customers needing to dispose of loose mixed waste are being directed to the Kekaha Landfill.

For more information, please visit www.kauai.gov/solidwaste, email solidwaste@kauai.gov or call 808-241-4841.

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