Trash not getting picked up again islandwide as Solid Waste Division continues to cope with staffing issue

Ongoing staffing issues resulted in yet another day of trash piling up at homes around the island as Kauaʻi County Solid Waste Division announced there would be no rubbish collection — islandwide.

Areas affected include:

• Kekaha.
• Waimea.
• Hanapēpē.
• ʻEleʻele.
• Hanalei.
• Wainiha.
• Hā‘ena.
• Kapaʻa.
• Kalāheo.

Solid Waste Division officials anticipate residences in these areas could still be serviced yet today or July 25-26.

Residents are advised to leave their trash bins out, as collection could happen before the estimated pickup days later this week.

“Mahalo for your patience and understanding during this time,” Solid Waste said in its notification to the public.

Call Kauaʻi County Solid Waste Division at 808-241-4841 or email the division at solidwaste@kauai.gov for assistance if your area is affected or you need additional information.