On Wednesday, Kauaʻi County announced that trash collection in Līhuʻe, Wailua Homesteads, and parts of Kapa‘a was delayed due to a staff shortage in the Solid Waste Division. The county stated that services are expected to resume on Thursday, depending on staffing availability, according to the County of Kaua'i.
The County of Kauaʻi announced on its website that residential trash collection in parts of the Līhuʻe area will not be serviced on Wednesday due to a lack of staff. The notice, which was posted yesterday, stated, "The Solid Waste Division announces that due to a manpower shortage, residential collection in portions of the Līhuʻe area will not be serviced today." A phone number and email address were provided for residents to get updates or more information.
Residents affected by the trash pick-up delays in Līhuʻe, Wailua Homesteads, and parts of Kapa‘a are encouraged to stay informed by contacting the Solid Waste Division at 808-241-4841 or emailing [email protected]. The county expressed gratitude for the community's cooperation and resilience, stating, “Mahalo for your patience and understanding during this time,” as reported by the County of Kaua'i.
