Kaua‘i County Offices Closed for Veterans Day, Services Altered

County of Kaua‘i officials announced that in observance of Veterans Day, all county offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11. The closure affects a range of public facilities that residents commonly use, and the announcement is aimed at helping households and businesses plan for the holiday.

Closed facilities on Nov. 11 include all neighborhood centers, the Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools, the Reynolds Recycling HI5 Redemption Center in Līhu‘e, the Kekaha Landfill, and all refuse transfer stations. These temporary closures mean that routine access to swimming facilities and several recycling and waste disposal sites will not be available on the holiday, which typically sees increased local use as families observe the day off.

There are important exceptions and operational notes residents should be aware of. HI5 redemption sites in Kīlauea and Kapa‘a will be open on Veterans Day, providing continued access for bottle and can returns in those communities. The schedule for residential refuse pick up will remain unchanged despite the holiday closures of transfer stations. Transit service will also continue as usual, with the Kaua‘i Bus operating on its regular schedule for the holiday.

Regular business hours for county offices and services will resume on Wednesday, Nov. 12. For details on pool schedules, transit routes and times, recycling options, and waste disposal locations, the county release directs readers to the County Department web pages for Parks, Transportation, and Recycling. The release also indicates that county contact phone numbers and the county communications email are available for residents who need additional information.

For Kaua‘i residents, the announcement means adjusting plans for errands that typically rely on county facilities. Households that use the Līhu‘e HI5 center will want to use alternative redemption sites or wait until the following day. Those planning to visit county pools should note the closures in Waimea and Kapa‘a and consult Parks Department information before traveling. Waste management and recycling routines for homes remain on schedule, which should reduce confusion about gated pickup times.

The observance underscores the county balance between honoring Veterans Day and maintaining essential services. By keeping transit and residential refuse collection running, county operations aim to preserve mobility and public health while recognizing the holiday. Residents with questions are encouraged to consult the county department pages or contact the county communications office as listed in the official release.