KCC §21-5.1

Temporary Emergency Debris Sites

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This section lets the Department of Public Works set up temporary places to drop off debris after a major disaster, but only if the Governor or President declares a disaster. The state Health Department must approve the site, either in writing or, if needed, verbally at first.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Establishment

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Temporary emergency debris receiving sites may be established as needed by the Department of Public Works in areas not adequately served by debris recycling stations. Temporary emergency debris receiving sites may be established only after a catastrophic natural disaster resulting in a disaster declaration by the Governor of the State of Hawai'i or the President of the United States. Such sites shall be established only upon written authorization from the Hawai'i Department of Health, except that if written communication is not possible immediately following the disaster, documented verbal authorization may be obtained until such time as written communication is possible.

Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

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