07/26/24 City addresses missed trash, recycling collection routes

City addresses missed trash, recycling collection routes

HONOLULU - The City and County of Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services (ENV) wishes to inform residents between Foster Village and ʻĀina Haina six collection routes of gray (trash) and blue (recyclables) carts were not picked up Thursday and Friday due to a shortage of available collection trucks.

Refuse crews will work tomorrow to collect trash and recyclables along the missed routes. Residents are kindly reminded to leave their carts curbside until they have been serviced.

ENV asks for the public's understanding as we quickly work to address this issue.

Earlier this year, ENV outlined ongoing supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the production of new refuse trucks and the availability of replacement parts nationwide. Of the 73 trucks ordered over the past five fiscal years, ENV received only 17 of them - and no new trucks since November 2020.

The delay in delivery of new trucks means ENV must keep its current trucks in use longer than usual. Consequently, these older trucks are more prone to breakdowns and require more maintenance than newer models.

The City expects to receive 11 new trucks by the end of 2024.

Residents may contact the ENV's Refuse Division at (808) 768-3200 with any questions or concerns. Residents may also check the ENV website for more information and how to report missed collections.

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