REMINDER: Household hazardous waste collection events scheduled this weekend

Kaua‘i County Public Works Solid Waste Division reminds residents that household hazardous waste collection events are scheduled for this weekend.

Collection events are set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18-19.

The Saturday events are located at:

• Hanapēpē Base yard, 4380 Lele Road.
• Kapa‘a Base yard, 4900 Kahau Road.

The Sunday events are located at:

• Anaina Hou Community Park, 5-2723 Kūhiō Highway (behind Kauai Mini Golf).
• Kaua‘i Resource Center, 3460 Ahukini Road (in front of Līhu‘e transfer station).

Among acceptable items are:

• Automotive products.
• Lawn and garden products.
• Oil-based paints, thinners and stains.
• Fluorescent lights.
• Batteries including household types, rechargeables up to 4 lbs, lead acid batteries.

Unacceptable items include:

• eWaste.
• Propane tanks.
• Medical waste.
• Latex paint.
• Tires.
• Used motor oil.
• Fireworks.
• Ammunition.
• Flares.

Keep in mind that THESE EVENTS ARE FOR RESIDENTS ONLY.

Businesses, government agencies, nonprofits and farmers should not bring materials to these events and will be turned away.

Call the Solid Waste Division office at 808-241-4841 or visit the hazardous household waste website for additional information — including full lists of acceptable and unacceptable items — or any questions and concerns.