All Day
January 8, 2025 – January 9, 2025
The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management is notifying residents of a temporary closure in the acceptance of metals and appliances at East Hawaiʻi Transfer Stations due to an emergency at Big Island Scrap Metal, the County’s contracted recycling partner.
Effective immediately, metal and appliance recycling are temporarily closed at the following County transfer stations:
- Honokaʻa
- Laupāhoehoe
- Volcano
- Pāhala
- Waiʻōhinu
The Pāhoa, Kea‘au, and Hilo Transfer Stations will continue to accept metals and appliances until the collection bins at these sites reach capacity. Once full, the metals and appliances sections at these facilities will also close temporarily.
The Department of Environmental Management is actively monitoring the situation and is in communication with Big Island Scrap Metal. Once Big Island Scrap Metal resumes operations, metal and appliance recycling services will be restored and the public will be notified.
The department appreciates the community's patience and understanding during this temporary disruption. For questions, please contact the Department of Environmental Management at (808) 961-8270 or visit dem.hawaiicounty.gov.