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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

DEPARTMENT HEAD Lono Tyson, Director

DEPUTY DIRECTOR Ivan M. Torigoe

MAILING ADDRESS 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720

PHYSICAL LOCATION 2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, C-5 Puainako Center (near Kahaopea Street) Hilo, HI 96720

HOURS OF OPERATION 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday

PHONE NUMBER (808) 961-8083

FAX NUMBER (808) 961-8086

DESCRIPTION The Department of Environmental Management has the responsibility of continuous performance of all matters relating to sewer operation and maintenance of five sewer systems; solid waste disposal and landfill programs; vehicle disposal; and all other environmental projects, including recycling programs of the county. Department of Environmental Management is also a key support agency for Civil Defense emergencies.

WEB SITE LINKS
Environmental Management Commission
Administrative RulesFINAL112304
2009-2010 Professional Services Qualified List

DIVISION SOLID WASTE

DIVISION HEAD Michael Dworsky

ADDRESS/LOCATION 108 Railroad Ave., Hilo, HI 96720

MAILING ADDRESS 25 Aupuni Street Rm., Hilo, HI 96720

WALK-IN BILL PAYMENT LOCATION 2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, C-5 Puainako Center (near Kahaopea Street) Hilo, HI 96720

HOURS OF OPERATION 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

INFOLINE (808) 961-5044 (Available 24 hours-a-day with answers to most solid waste & recycling questions).

PHONE NUMBER (808) 961-8339
(808) 961-8552 Abandoned Vehicle Section
(808) 961-8942 Recycling section

FAX NUMBER (808) 961-8553

DESCRIPTION The Solid Waste Division operates and maintains, either by County personnel or by contracted services, all solid waste collection and disposal facilities in the County of Hawai‘i. This includes two (2) landfills, twenty-one (21) transfer stations and island wide hauling operations in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations. The Division also administers the Abandoned Vehicle Program, tasked with removal and disposal of derelict vehicles found on publicly accessible roadways.
The Solid Waste Division maintains operational base yards in South Hilo, Waimea, and Kealakehe, Kona. The island wide duties are handled with a workforce of seventy (70) employees.

WEB SITE LINKS: SOLID WASTE OPERATIONAL INFORMATION
New Hours of Operation at Recycling & Transfer Stations Finalized - Media Release
New Hours of Operation Flyer
Location and Directions for County Landfills & Transfer Stations - Map (PDF)
Land Fill Tip Fee Increase Notification (PDF)
Solid Waste Informational Sheet (PDF)
Tipping Fee Waiver Information and Application Form (PDF)
Transfer Station Photos

SOLID WASTE PLANS

Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan
County of Hawai‘i Solid Waste Management Plan Outline - Goals & Objectives (PDF)
East Hawai‘i Regional Sort Station - EIS
OceanView (OV RPCC) Final Environmental Impact Statement
Office of Environmental Quality Control Notice Summary (PDF)
Solid Waste Management Plan Guidelines - Consultant/Developer Reports to the County
Hawai‘i County Code Chapter 20 - Refuse (PDF)

RECYCLING

County of Hawai‘i Recycling Information Website

2006 Composting Survey Report - Earth Machines (PDF)
Beverage Container Deposit Program (HI5)
      Beverage Container Deposit Program Info (Bottle Bill)
      Redemption Center Locations & Hours of Operation
      Event Recycling Container Info Sheet (PDF)
      Event Recycling Container Reservation Form (PDF)
      Event Recycling Container Agreement (PDF)
Computer & Electronic Waste Recycling Information
Biodiesel Information & FAQ
Greenwaste Recycling & Mulch Information (PDF)
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information (PDF)
Kea`au Strategic Plan
Recycle Hawai‘i - Recycling Education Organization & Information
Letter to Tire Vendors

EMC Transfer Station Replacement Presentation (1.81MB PDF)
Pahoa Transfer Station Replacement Presentation (1.29MB PDF)
Volcano and Glenwood Transfer Station Replacement Presentation (1.76MB PDF)
Waiohinu Transfer Station Replacement Presentation (1.42MB PDF)

ILLEGAL DUMPING

If the Illegal Dump is located along the sides of the road call your local Highway Maintenance Crew at 961-8349. If you are a witness to the act of Illegal Dumping in your community or to report a dumpsite located on private property call the Police Department at 935-3311 or call the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health at 974-4000 ext. 64226 (toll free).

Illegal Dumping Notice & Directions to File a Complaint
Illegal Dumping Poster
Illegal Dump/Community Clean-up Information & Resources

VEHICLE DISPOSAL

Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program Fact Sheet

The Derelict Vehicle Amnesty Program has been temporarily suspended. On private property, please look in the phonebook for a local tow company to haul your vehicle to the nearest Scrap Metal Facility. Before they tow away your vehicle remember to remove the license plates and turn them in along with your registration papers and completed Application for "Junk" Status vehicle form to the Motor Vehicle Registration Division of the County Finance Department. If you have any questions please contact the County Abandoned Vehicle Program Clerk at 961-8552.

DIVISION WASTEWATER

DIVISION HEAD Dora Beck, Wastewater Division Chief

ADDRESS/LOCATION 108 Railroad Ave., Hilo, HI 96720

MAILING ADDRESS 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720

HOURS OF OPERATION 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

PHONE NUMBER (808) 961-8338

FAX NUMBER (808) 961-8644

DESCRIPTION Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the County's wastewater collection and treatment facilities.

WEB SITE LINKS Non-Sewered Water Exemption Request Form
Permit to Perform Work on the Public Sewer System (PDF)
Request for Public Information (PDF)
Sewer Coverage Maps

Honokaa Large Capacity Cesspool Conversion Project
Project Summary: Na‘alehu and Pahala Villages Large Capacity Cesspool Conversion Project
Komohana Heights Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement Project (2.47 MB PDF)
Where to find more information about LCCs (pdf)

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AGENCY	ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT HEAD	Lono Tyson, Director
DEPUTY DIRECTOR	Ivan M. Torigoe
MAILING ADDRESS	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720
PHYSICAL LOCATION	2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, C-5 Puainako Center (near Kahaopea Street) Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8083
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8086
DESCRIPTION	The Department of Environmental Management has the responsibility of continuous performance of all matters relating to sewer operation and maintenance of five sewer systems; solid waste disposal and landfill programs; vehicle disposal; and all other environmental projects, including recycling programs of the county. Department of Environmental Management is also a key support agency for Civil Defense emergencies.
WEB SITE LINKS	Environmental Management Commission Administrative RulesFINAL112304 2009-2010 Professional Services Qualified List

DIVISION	SOLID WASTE
DIVISION HEAD	Michael Dworsky
ADDRESS/LOCATION	108 Railroad Ave., Hilo, HI 96720
MAILING ADDRESS	25 Aupuni Street Rm., Hilo, HI 96720
WALK-IN BILL PAYMENT LOCATION	2100 Kanoelehua Avenue, C-5 Puainako Center (near Kahaopea Street) Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
INFOLINE	(808) 961-5044 (Available 24 hours-a-day with answers to most solid waste & recycling questions).
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8339 (808) 961-8552 Abandoned Vehicle Section (808) 961-8942 Recycling section
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8553
DESCRIPTION	The Solid Waste Division operates and maintains, either by County personnel or by contracted services, all solid waste collection and disposal facilities in the County of Hawai‘i. This includes two (2) landfills, twenty-one (21) transfer stations and island wide hauling operations in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations. The Division also administers the Abandoned Vehicle Program, tasked with removal and disposal of derelict vehicles found on publicly accessible roadways. The Solid Waste Division maintains operational base yards in South Hilo, Waimea, and Kealakehe, Kona. The island wide duties are handled with a workforce of seventy (70) employees.
WEB SITE LINKS:	SOLID WASTE OPERATIONAL INFORMATION New Hours of Operation at Recycling & Transfer Stations Finalized - Media Release New Hours of Operation Flyer Location and Directions for County Landfills & Transfer Stations - Map (PDF) Land Fill Tip Fee Increase Notification (PDF) Solid Waste Informational Sheet (PDF) Tipping Fee Waiver Information and Application Form (PDF) Transfer Station Photos SOLID WASTE PLANS Integrated Resources and Solid Waste Management Plan County of Hawai‘i Solid Waste Management Plan Outline - Goals & Objectives (PDF) East Hawai‘i Regional Sort Station - EIS OceanView (OV RPCC) Final Environmental Impact Statement Office of Environmental Quality Control Notice Summary (PDF) Solid Waste Management Plan Guidelines - Consultant/Developer Reports to the County Hawai‘i County Code Chapter 20 - Refuse (PDF) RECYCLING County of Hawai‘i Recycling Information Website 2006 Composting Survey Report - Earth Machines (PDF) Beverage Container Deposit Program (HI5) Beverage Container Deposit Program Info (Bottle Bill) Redemption Center Locations & Hours of Operation Event Recycling Container Info Sheet (PDF) Event Recycling Container Reservation Form (PDF) Event Recycling Container Agreement (PDF) Computer & Electronic Waste Recycling Information Biodiesel Information & FAQ Greenwaste Recycling & Mulch Information (PDF) Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information (PDF) Kea`au Strategic Plan Recycle Hawai‘i - Recycling Education Organization & Information Letter to Tire Vendors EMC Transfer Station Replacement Presentation (1.81MB PDF) Pahoa Transfer Station Replacement Presentation (1.29MB PDF) Volcano and Glenwood Transfer Station Replacement Presentation (1.76MB PDF) Waiohinu Transfer Station Replacement Presentation (1.42MB PDF) ILLEGAL DUMPING If the Illegal Dump is located along the sides of the road call your local Highway Maintenance Crew at 961-8349. If you are a witness to the act of Illegal Dumping in your community or to report a dumpsite located on private property call the Police Department at 935-3311 or call the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health at 974-4000 ext. 64226 (toll free). Illegal Dumping Notice & Directions to File a Complaint Illegal Dumping Poster Illegal Dump/Community Clean-up Information & Resources VEHICLE DISPOSAL Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program Fact Sheet The Derelict Vehicle Amnesty Program has been temporarily suspended. On private property, please look in the phonebook for a local tow company to haul your vehicle to the nearest Scrap Metal Facility. Before they tow away your vehicle remember to remove the license plates and turn them in along with your registration papers and completed Application for "Junk" Status vehicle form to the Motor Vehicle Registration Division of the County Finance Department. If you have any questions please contact the County Abandoned Vehicle Program Clerk at 961-8552.

DIVISION	WASTEWATER
DIVISION HEAD	Dora Beck, Wastewater Division Chief
ADDRESS/LOCATION	108 Railroad Ave., Hilo, HI 96720
MAILING ADDRESS	25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8338
FAX NUMBER	(808) 961-8644
DESCRIPTION	Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the County's wastewater collection and treatment facilities.
WEB SITE LINKS	Non-Sewered Water Exemption Request Form Permit to Perform Work on the Public Sewer System (PDF) Request for Public Information (PDF) Sewer Coverage Maps

	Honokaa Large Capacity Cesspool Conversion Project Project Summary: Na‘alehu and Pahala Villages Large Capacity Cesspool Conversion Project Komohana Heights Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement Project (2.47 MB PDF) Where to find more information about LCCs (pdf)