Update: Service status of Kaua‘i refuse transfer stations

The county of Kaua‘i on Sept. 11 released the service status of the island’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 1:40 p.m., following a series of service interruptions due to equipment issues.

On Monday, Kaua‘i County officials held a blessing and groundbreaking ceremony for the Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station, where the Island-wide Refuse Transfer Station Improvements project – which also targets stations in Hanalei, Kapa‘a and Hanapēpē – has begun.

• Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station
  • 5-3751 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville
    • Open 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Green waste is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      • Current Status: Due to equipment failure, trash is not being accepted. All other services are available.
        
• Kapa’a Refuse Transfer Station
  • 5051 Kahi Road, Kapa‘a
    • Open 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
      • Current Status: Due to equipment failure, only bagged trash is accepted until further notice. Metals drop-off will experience temporary closures on Tuesdays and Fridays (Wednesdays and Saturdays during weeks with holidays) to allow the metals hauler to remove material safely.
        
• Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station
  • 3450 Ahukini Road, Līhu‘e
    • Current Status: Closed for renovations until Nov. 2.
      
• Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station
  • 4380 Lele Road, Hanapēpē
    • Open 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
      • Current Status: All services are available.
        
• Kekaha Landfill
  • 6900 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Kekaha
    • Open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
      • Current Status: All services are available.

All locations are open daily, except on holidays. For more information, visit www.kauai.gov/transferstations or call the Solid Waste Division at 808-241-4841. For weekend updates, call 808-212-4863.