Update: Used motor oil recycling services resume at Kekaha Landfill, all County transfer stations

Update at 10:38 a.m. Jan. 11: Kaua‘i County officials report that used motor oil recycling services have resumed at the Kekaha Landfill and all County refuse transfer stations.

Original story: Used motor oil is not being accepted at the Līhu‘e refuse transfer station and Kekaha Landfill until further notice due to issues with the contractor’s hauling equipment.

This service may be impacted or unavailable at all refuse transfer stations during this time.

The contractor estimates that it may take one to two weeks to complete repairs.

Updates will be provided in a future news release.

We thank the public for your patience and cooperation during this time.

For questions, please call 808-241-4841 or visit www.kauai.gov/solidwaste for more information.