Hanalei transfer station halts bagged trash service due to equipment issues

The County of Kauaʻi Department of Public Works reported Sunday morning that the Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station is temporarily not accepting bagged household trash because of equipment issues.

As of 8:35 a.m. March 8, the North Shore facility remains open for other services while repairs are pending. Regular station hours are 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with green waste accepted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Elsewhere on the island, the Kapaʻa Refuse Transfer Station continues limited operations.

Green waste collection has reopened, and the site will reopen in phases beginning March 12. Initially, the facility will accept bagged trash and offer recycling services for scrap metal, appliances, used oil, tires and propane tanks.

Services for loose mixed waste and additional green waste will be added as remaining improvements are completed.

In the meantime, residential bagged trash is being accepted Friday through Sunday at the Kapaʻa Base Yard from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday is the final day for the temporary trash collection service at that location.

The Līhuʻe Refuse Transfer Station and Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station are operating normally, with all services available from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

The Kekaha Landfill also remains fully open. The landfill operates from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closes daily for lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m.

County officials said updates will be provided as repairs at the Hanalei facility are completed.

For more information, click here or call the Solid Waste Division at 808-241-4841. For weekend updates, call 808-212-4683.

All locations are open daily, except on holidays.