The Public Works Solid Waste Division is reminding residents to place their trash out by 4:30 a.m. on collection day, or preferably the night before, to ensure it's picked up on schedule. Collection times can vary due to factors like staffing, equipment issues, and unexpected events, so timely placement is important for reliable service.

As detailed by the County of Kauai, adherence to the timetable is not just a courtesy but a necessity. If residents fail to roll out their carts within the stipulated window, they find themselves tasked with ferrying their refuse to the nearest transfer station, an added inconvenience to their daily lives marred by the scent and burden of accumulated waste.

The procedure encapsulates a tidy list of mandates for residents: carts must greet the sunrise with lids fastened securely, refuse must be bagged, and liquids drained away. The guidelines specify that only items in the designated refuse carts will be collected. Carts should be placed at least five feet from obstacles and with enough overhead clearance, especially in cul-de-sacs. Residents should also promptly remove carts from the curbside after collection