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  • July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025 - All Day

    Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

    Location: Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),… Event details

  • July 21, 2025 July 22, 2025 - All Day

    Honoka'a Transfer Station Will be Closed July 21 and 22, 2025 for Tree Trimming

    Location: Honoka‘a Recycling & Transfer Station The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management will temporarily close the Honokaʻa Transfer Station on July 21 and July 22 for tree trimming work. The facility is expected to reopen July 23. This short-term… Event details

  • July 30, 2025 - 9:00 am 12:00 pm

    Environmental Management Commission Meeting - Kona - July 2025

    Location: West Hawai‘i Civic Center Community Meeting Hale, Building G Go to the County of Hawai‘i Environmental Management Commission website for more information and the agenda.  This EMC meeting is accessible both in-person and online/phone. LOCATION: IN PERSON: Community Meeting Hale (Building G), West Hawaii… Event details

  • August 2, 2025 - 7:30 am 2:30 pm

    Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - Kailua-Kona 2025-08-02

    Location: West Hawai‘i Civic Center - HHW Bring your own automotive fluids, chemicals and poisons and other hazardous household wastes to the West Hawai‘i Civic Center Parking Lot collection area on August 2nd, 2025.  Business, farm, non-profit or government agency waste are… Event details

  • August 9, 2025 - 7:30 am 2:30 pm

    Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - Hilo 2025-08-09

    Location: Afook-Chinen (Hilo) Civic Auditorium Corner Parking Lot (HHW) Bring your own automotive fluids, chemicals and poisons and other hazardous household wastes to the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium Parking Lot (Ho‘olulu Complex) collection area (via Pi‘ilani Street) on August 9th, 2025.  Business, farm, non-profit or… Event details

  • August 27, 2025 - 9:00 am 12:00 pm

    Environmental Management Commission Meeting - Hilo - August 2025

    Location: County Building, Puna Conference Room Go to the County of Hawai‘i Environmental Management Commission website for more information and the agenda.  This EMC meeting is accessible both in-person and online/phone. Location: IN PERSON: Puna Conference Room, Hawai’i County Building, 25… Event details

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Category: General
Pāhoa Transfer Station's Fire Department Connection Repairs Begin June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025 June 30, 2025
All Day
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management announces that repair work to the Fire Department Connection at the Pāhoa Transfer Station will begin on June 16.  A Fire Department Connection allows firefighters to hook…

Category: General
Pāhoa Transfer Station's Fire Department Connection Repairs Begin June 16, 2025

June 16, 2025 June 30, 2025
All Day
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management announces that repair work to the Fire Department Connection at the Pāhoa Transfer Station will begin on June 16.  A Fire Department Connection allows firefighters to hook…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: Closures
Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Centers Holiday Closure - Independence Day

July 4, 2025
All Day
Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Centers will be closed on Independence Day.  Mr. K's will open the following day during normal business hours. For more information please call 969-1222.

Category: Closures
Scrap Metal & Appliance Recycling Closed At County Transfer Stations on Independence Day

July 4, 2025
All Day
Scrap Metal & Appliance Recycling at the County's Solid Waste Transfer Stations will not be available on Independence Day, as the contracted vendor will be closed in observance of the holiday. These services will resume…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: Closures
Honoka'a Transfer Station Will be Closed July 21 and 22, 2025 for Tree Trimming

July 21, 2025 July 22, 2025
All Day
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management will temporarily close the Honokaʻa Transfer Station on July 21 and July 22 for tree trimming work. The facility is expected to reopen July 23. This short-term…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: Closures
Honoka'a Transfer Station Will be Closed July 21 and 22, 2025 for Tree Trimming

July 21, 2025 July 22, 2025
All Day
The County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management will temporarily close the Honokaʻa Transfer Station on July 21 and July 22 for tree trimming work. The facility is expected to reopen July 23. This short-term…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: Meeting
Environmental Management Commission Meeting - Kona - July 2025

July 30, 2025
9:00 am 12:00 pm
Go to the County of Hawai‘i Environmental Management Commission website for more information and the agenda.  This EMC meeting is accessible both in-person and online/phone. LOCATION: IN PERSON: Community Meeting Hale (Building G), West Hawaii…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Temporary Voluntary Compliance Order Issued for Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Host Materials

July 1, 2025 September 30, 2025
All Day
Hawaiʻi County and HDAB Ask Residents to Help Stop the Spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle Click to view images The County of Hawaiʻi, in coordination with the Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity (HDAB),…

Category: General
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - Kailua-Kona 2025-08-02

August 2, 2025
7:30 am 2:30 pm
Bring your own automotive fluids, chemicals and poisons and other hazardous household wastes to the West Hawai‘i Civic Center Parking Lot collection area on August 2nd, 2025.  Business, farm, non-profit or government agency waste are…
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