County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed tomorrow along with all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha Landfill, Puhi Metals Recycling Center and the Lihu‘e Hi-5 bottle redemption center located on Niumalu Road at the Garden Isle Disposal facility, a county
County of Kaua‘i offices will be closed tomorrow along with all refuse transfer stations, the Kekaha Landfill, Puhi Metals Recycling Center and the Lihu‘e Hi-5 bottle redemption center located on Niumalu Road at the Garden Isle Disposal facility, a county news release states.
Residential refuse pick-up will continue as scheduled.
The Kaua‘i Bus will be operating on a modified schedule in recognition of the holiday, Labor Day.
Normal business hours for county offices and services will resume Tuesday.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources also wants to remind the public about state laws in place to protect natural resources and public safety when enjoying state parks and beaches, unencumbered lands, forest reserves and nearshore waters.
“In Hawai‘i, our year-round good weather allows enjoyment of our beaches, parks, forests and other wilderness areas. We encourage everyone to experience these natural areas, while remembering rules are in place to protect these places, and the public, from injury or damage,” Laura H. Thielen, DLNR interim chairperson, said in a prepared statement.
Consumption of alcohol is prohibited within all state parks, forest reserves, unencumbered lands and small boat harbors.
Ground and open fires are prohibited on all state beaches and state recreational areas.
Dumping of trash, driving on the beach, operating vehicles or motorcycles off designated roads and unauthorized camping are also prohibited.
Camping is allowed only by permit at designated state parks or forest areas. Camping is not permitted on other state unencumbered lands.
Camping is defined as remaining within a state park or on unencumbered state land while in possession of a sleeping bag, tent, tarpaulin, or other camping paraphernalia from one hour after sunset until sunrise.
Over the Labor Day weekend, DLNR enforcement officers will be monitoring these state areas to ensure public safety and compliance with these rules.
They will also make spot checks at locations statewide to ensure that all boats, personal water craft and kayaks are equipped with required safety equipment onboard, and that gear is operational and up to date.
Officers will also inspect for overloading, DUI and other rules and regulations established by DLNR and Coast Guard.
