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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

AGENCY	ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT HEAD	Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Director
DEPUTY DIRECTOR	Nelson Ho
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
DIVISION	SOLID WASTE
DIVISION HEAD	Michael Dworsky
ADDRESS/LOCATION	108 Railroad Ave., Hilo, HI 96720
MAILING ADDRESS	25 Aupuni Street Rm., Hilo, HI 96720
PHYSICAL 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 PLANS AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION East Hawai'i Regional Sort Station - EIS Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan   Land Fill Tip Fee Increase Notification (PDF) Map: Public Facilities - Landfills / Transfer Stations (PDF) Milolii Transfer Station Final Environmental Assessment (PDF) Office of Environmental Quality Control Notice Summary (PDF) Resolution 218-04 Revision to Hawaii County Code relating to Solid Waste Fees (PDF) Solid Waste Informational Sheet (PDF) Solid Waste Management Plan Outline - Goals & Objectives (PDF) Tipping Fee Waiver Information and Application Form (PDF) Transfer Station Photos Waste Reduction Technology - EIS  Waste Reduction Technology RFI OceanView (OV RPCC) Final Environmental Impact Statement Overview of the Waste-to-Energy Proposal to Replace the South Hilo Landfill| Wheelabrator Hawaii Presentation RECYCLING 2006 Composting Survey Report - Earth Machines (PDF) Beverage Container Deposit Program Info (Bottle Bill) Beverage Container Redemption Center Locations and Hours of Operation  Event Recycling Container Info Sheet (PDF) Event Recycling Container Reservation Form (PDF) Computer & Electronic Waste Recycling Information Biodiesel Information & FAQ Greenwaste Recycling & Mulch Information (PDF) Household Hazardous Waste Collection Information (PDF) Kea`au Strategic Plan Recycling Information and Hawai'i Island Recycling Guide 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 Don't Dump on Hawai'i Campaign Illegal Dumping Notice & Directions to File a Complaint Illegal Dumping Poster VEHICLE DISPOSAL Abandoned Vehicle Removal Program Fact Sheet Council Resolution 401-06 DVAP Application and Instructions Vehicle Disposal Amnesty Program Information
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	Permit to Perform Work on the Public Sewer System (PDF) Request for Public Information (PDF) Sewer Planning Maps Sewer Coverage Maps These maps are provided for general information purposes only. Verification of actual parcel accessibility and building connection to the County of Hawaii sewer system can be made by calling 961-8512 at the Wastewater Division Office. (Tax Map Key numbers are required)
SECTION	TECHNICAL SERVICES
SECTION CHIEF	Dora Beck
ADDRESS/LOCATION	108 Railroad Avenue
HOURS OF OPERATION	7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday
PHONE NUMBER	(808) 961-8028
DESCRIPTION	Responsible for department capital improvement projects; management of programs for the planning, design and construction of new facilities.
WEB SITE LINKS	Cesspool Conversion Project Honokaa Large Capacity Cesspool Conversion Project North Kona Improvement District Project Project Summary: Na`alehu and Pahala Villages Large Capacity Komohana Heights Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement Project (2.47 MB PDF) Where to find more information about LCCs (pdf)

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