Plan ahead for emergency repairs scheduled later this month at Pāhala transfer station

Hawai‘i County officials inform Kaʻū residents now that Pāhala Recycling and Transfer Station will be temporarily closed later this month for the completion of emergency repairs.

Early notification allows users of the transfer station ample time to plan ahead for the closure.

The April 20-24 closure is necessary to address subsidence issues behind the chute retaining wall and ensure safety of facility users and staff.

Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management will provide additional operating days for the facility April 18 and 25 to accommodate the community.

“The department apologizes for the inconvenience as it works to restore safe operating conditions,” wrote Environmental Management in its announcement of the temporary closure.

Contact Hawai‘i County Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division at 808-961-8270 or via email at cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov for additional information or with any questions.