Kaua‘i household hazardous waste collection set for Sept. 23 and 24

Residentially generated household hazardous waste will be accepted free of charge on Sept. 23 and 24.

Among the items that will be accepted are automotive products, lead-acid batteries, lawn and garden products, oil-based paints, thinners and stains, fluorescent lights, batteries and more.

Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• Kapa‘a Base yard located at 4900 Kahau Road past the Kapa‘a Ball Park; and
• Hanapēpē Base yard located at 4380 Lele Road next to the Refuse Transfer Station

Sept. 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.:

• Kaua‘i Resource Center at 3460 Ahukini Road in front Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station; and
• Anaina Hou Community Park (Kīlauea Mini-Golf), 5-2723 Kūhiō Highway, Sunday, Sept. 24.

The following items are not accepted at the household hazardous waste collection events:  eWaste, propane tanks, medical waste, tires, used motor oil, fireworks, ammunition, flares, and latex paint. For information on how to manage these items, call 808-241-4841.

This event is for residents only.  Businesses, government agencies, non-profits and farmers will be turned away.

For questions or concerns, please call 808-241-4841 or see the household hazardous waste website at www.kauai.gov/HHW.