Metal recycling drop-off again available at all county solid waste facilities

Metal recycling drop-off is once again available to island residents at all Kauaʻi County solid waste facilities, including transfer stations and Kekaha Landfill.

Service resumed July 21.

Residents are reminded about the following guidelines for metal recycling:

• All items must be free of all fluids and contain no batteries or other combustible materials.
• Follow all instructions on site, including proper placement of white goods and scrap metal.
• Refrigerators and freezers must be empty of food or other items. Shelving should be disposed of with normal refuse unless made of metal.
• Material must be no greater than 3 feet in any dimension.
• Metal recycling at county facilities is for residential use only. Residents are welcome to bring scrap metal and appliances free of charge.
• Businesses must bring metal materials to the Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, located at 3951 Puhi Road, in Līhuʻe. The facility is open 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, for a fee.

Call 808-241-4841 or visit the Kauaʻi County website if you need assistance or additional information about metal recycling.