KEKAHA — Updates on Kaua‘i’s municipal solid waste landfill and resource recovery park will be presented by the Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Division at a series of community meetings. County officials announced its preferred location for both facilities is
KEKAHA — Updates on Kaua‘i’s municipal solid waste landfill and resource recovery park will be presented by the Department of Public Works’ Solid Waste Division at a series of community meetings.
County officials announced its preferred location for both facilities is a mile north of Hanama‘ulu, of Ma‘alo Road.
The presentations will include: the preliminary findings of a feasibility study on the resource recovery park; progress on the environmental impact statement regarding the two projects; an overview on both projects.
During the meetings, the public is invited to provide input on these solid waste projects.
The primary focus of the January meetings will be on the Resource Recovery Park Feasibility Study, which analyzes potential waste reduction, reuse and recycling processes to determine their suitability for Kaua‘i:
The meetings are as follows:
• Jan. 28, 6 to 8 p.m. – Kekaha Neighborhood Center
• Jan. 29, 6 to 8 p.m. – King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School cafeteria
The February meetings will center on the environmental impact statement:
The meetings are as follows:
• Feb. 5, 6 to 8 p.m. – King Kaumuali‘i Elementary School cafeteria
• Feb. 6, 6 to 8 p.m. – Kekaha Neighborhood Center
The Draft RRPFS and the Draft EIS preparation notice are available on the county website at: http://www.kauai.gov/NewLandfillSite.
For more information or to request special assistance or an auxiliary aid in order to attend a meeting, contact the Solid Waste Division at 241-4837 or afraley@kauai.gov at least five days prior to the meeting.
