Kauaʻi Refuse Centers Close Nov. 11; Curbside Pickup Continues
The County announced that all Refuse Transfer Stations, the Kekaha Landfill and the Kauaʻi Resource Center will be closed on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, affecting drop‑off and reuse services islandwide. Residential curbside refuse collection will proceed as normal, while HI‑5 redemption centers in Kapaʻa and Kīlauea will remain open on their regular schedules, prompting residents to plan disposal trips accordingly.
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The County of Kauaʻi has scheduled closures for several waste disposal and recycling facilities on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. All Refuse Transfer Stations, the Kekaha Landfill and the Kauaʻi Resource Center will be closed for the holiday, and HI‑5 redemption and reuse services tied to those closures will not be available that day.
Despite the closures, the County confirmed that residential curbside refuse collection will take place as usual on Nov. 11, ensuring that routine household trash service will not be interrupted. Separately operated HI‑5 redemption centers in Kapaʻa and Kīlauea are set to operate on their regular schedules, offering island residents limited access to deposit returns even as other County facilities are closed.
The announcement serves as a reminder to residents who rely on County transfer stations and the Kauaʻi Resource Center for bulky-item disposal, recycling drop‑offs and reuse programs to adjust plans around the holiday. County guidance encouraged residents to use alternate days for facility drop‑offs and to plan disposal trips accordingly to avoid inconvenience or accumulation of materials over the holiday.
For households that depend on HI‑5 refunds as part of household budgeting or small-scale recycling efforts, the continued operation of the Kapaʻa and Kīlauea HI‑5 centers will provide a partial, localized option. However, those who normally use the Kauaʻi Resource Center and its reuse services will need to postpone visits until the facilities reopen following the holiday.
Veterans Day is observed nationally and typically prompts municipal offices and some public services to close in recognition of the holiday. The County’s closures reflect that observance while maintaining essential residential collection services. For community members, particularly small businesses and residents disposing of large or hazardous items, the closures may require adjusting schedules to earlier or later dates in the week.
The temporary suspension of reuse services at County facilities also has implications for those who donate goods or seek repurposed materials, as well as for local waste volumes in the days immediately before and after the holiday. Residents are encouraged to factor the closures into their plans and to take advantage of curbside collection and the two open HI‑5 centers where applicable.
The County’s notice underscores the importance of checking facility schedules around public holidays and planning ahead to minimize disruption.
