Goodwill Reuse Collection Diverts Donations in Līhuʻe, Kaua‘i
Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i held a reuse collection event at the Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhuʻe on December 8, 2025, accepting clothing, small furniture, kitchen goods, books and toys from residents, businesses and organizations. The county requested that attendees remain in vehicles during drop off for safety, and organizers reminded donors that e waste, chemicals, appliances, food, large baby items and broken items were not accepted.
Goodwill Industries of Hawai‘i collected reusable household items at the Kaua‘i Resource Center, 3460 Ahukini Road, in Līhuʻe on December 8, 2025, running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The one day event allowed residents, businesses and nonprofit organizations to drop off items for donation in a drive through format to minimize contact and maintain safety protocols.
Organizers accepted clothing, small furniture, kitchen goods, books and toys. County officials and event staff advised attendees to remain in their vehicles during drop off to ensure a smooth flow of traffic and to reduce handling. Items that could not be accepted included electronic waste, household chemicals, appliances, food, large baby items and broken goods. Businesses interested in donating larger volumes were able to schedule pickups, and home pickups were available through third party vendors by appointment.
For Kaua‘i residents the event provided a convenient option to remove usable items from households ahead of the holidays. By channeling goods to reuse rather than disposal, the collection helped divert material from landfill streams and provided a local avenue for redistribution. The drive through format also reduced the time and logistical burden for donors, which is often a barrier to participation in donation programs.
From a municipal perspective, reuse collections like this one complement ongoing county waste management efforts by targeting items that are still serviceable but not suitable for curbside recycling. Allowing businesses to schedule pickups expands the scale of possible collections and can reduce illegal dumping and excess curbside waste during busy seasons.
As Kaua‘i continues to manage disposal capacity and pursue waste reduction, community donation events serve as practical, local interventions. Residents with items that did not meet acceptance criteria were directed to alternative disposal channels and to schedule pickups with third party vendors if needed. The event underscored cooperation between Goodwill and county authorities to provide safe, accessible options for reuse and donation on Kaua‘i.
