Kaua‘i County Announces Thanksgiving Day Service Closures, Key Exceptions

The County of Kaua‘i notified residents on November 19 that several county facilities will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on November 27. County offices and neighborhood centers will be closed, and several waste and recycling sites will pause operations for the holiday. The announcement is intended to help households and businesses plan ahead for travel, holiday gatherings, and waste handling.

Among the facilities listed for closure are the Puhi Metals Recycling Center, the Kekaha Landfill, HI5 redemption centers, and refuse transfer stations. The Waimea and Kapa‘a pools will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day. The county emphasized that despite these closures, routine residential refuse pickup will continue on its regular schedule and The Kaua‘i Bus will maintain its normal service for the holiday. The press release also included contact numbers and web pages for the Department of Parks and Recreation, Transportation, and recycling and waste information for those who have questions or need further details.

For residents, the closures have several practical implications. Households planning large gatherings should arrange for adequate trash storage and recycling space in advance since redemption centers and some transfer stations will not be available on the holiday. Commercial and construction haulers that rely on the Kekaha Landfill should ensure that any necessary disposal is completed before the holiday, or plan for alternate arrangements. Pool users and families who count on public aquatic facilities for recreation should note the closures and adjust plans for outdoor activities or child supervision accordingly.

The continuation of residential refuse service and bus operations provides a measure of continuity for daily life and for visitors who may be traveling during the holiday period. Maintaining The Kaua‘i Bus service is particularly important for residents who depend on public transportation for work or family obligations and for those traveling to and from holiday gatherings. Residents are encouraged to consult the county contact information provided in the press release for any specific schedule questions or to confirm services in their area.

The county routinely balances the need to give employees time off for holidays with the need to provide essential services, and this announcement reflects those priorities. As Thanksgiving approaches, community members are advised to plan ahead for waste disposal and transportation needs, check the county web pages or call the listed contacts for the latest information, and prepare for the temporary unavailability of the facilities noted in the county release.