Friday, December 20, 2013

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  You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2013 / 12/20/13 No Refuse Collection Christmas Day
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, December 20, 2013

Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV PIO, 768-3454

 

UPDATED HOLIDAY TRASH COLLECTION SCHEDULES

 

HONOLULU – The City's Department of Environmental Services reminds residents that refuse collection workers will not be collecting trash, recyclables and green waste Dec. 25, 2012, and Jan. 1, 2014 – Christmas Day and New Year's Day.  These are the only two holidays observed by refuse workers.

 

  • Communities using the 3-cart collection system, with once-a-week refuse and once-a-week recycling pickup, are asked to leave their gray carts curbside until serviced, usually within two business days.

  • Recycling days that fall on these holidays will NOT be made up.  Please hold mixed recyclables (blue cart) and green waste (green cart) until the next scheduled pickup date.

  • Residents on twice-a-week manual refuse collection, please hold items for the next scheduled pickup date.

  • Bulky collection will continue on the days following the holidays. Since bulky pickup is conducted over a 3-4 day period in each sector, the collection crews will make up the holiday on the other days.

Furthermore, all City Convenience Centers, Transfer Stations, H-POWER and Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day.  However, all these facilities will re-open December 26 and January 2.

           

                                                                                                                                                     

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  You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2013 / 12/20/13 Traffic Advisory: Sewer Work Dec. 23-27
 

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Media Contact:  Markus Owens, ENV PIO, 768-3454

 

 

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 

SEWER WORK IN HONOLULU NEXT WEEK

 

KAPOLEI The City's Department of Environmental Services said traffic will be affected next week as construction crews rehabilitate wastewater pipes in and around the Honolulu area.

 

            City contractors will conduct sewer pipe work on the following dates and locations:

  • Dec 23 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am-3:30 pm: 353 Anolike St.
  • Dec 26-27 (Pipe Repair) - 8:30 am -3:30 pm: 360 Ulua St.
  • Dec 23 (CCTV/Cleaning) - 8:30 am -3:30 pm: 1857-1867 Kaikunane Lp / 151 Kapahulu Ave (Off Street - Zoo).
  • Dec 26-27 (CCTV/Cleaning) - 8:30 am -3:30 pm: 904-923 Hikina Ln / 1506-1522 Iao Ln / 1618-1617 Palama St / 530 Waipa Ln / 1349 Aala St / 720 Iwilei Rd / 840 Dillingham. 

URL:  Sewer Projects Construction Map

 

 

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  You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2013 / 12/19/13 Kawai Nui Model Airplane Field closure
 

 

Kawai Nui Model Airplane Field closure 

KAILUA – The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a temporary flight restriction for security purposes during President Barack Obama's visit to Hawaii, which applies to outdoor model aircraft operations. 

As a result, the city's Kawai Nui Model Airplane Field will be closed, including the parking lot, tomorrow through Sunday, January 5, 2014, subject to change.  Groups that regularly use the field have been notified, and a sign will be posted at the gate indicating the closure.

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Jesse Broder Van Dyke

Communications Director

Mayor Kirk Caldwell

City & County of Honolulu

Direct: (808) 768-6928

Cell: (808) 489-0341

jbrodervandyke@honolulu.gov

 

Thursday, December 19, 2013

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  You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2013 / July 23, 2013 Mayor Caldwell signs bills banning smoking at parks and bus stops, signs 'Ewa Development Plan
 

 

Mayor Caldwell signs bills banning smoking at parks and bus stops, signs 'Ewa Development Plan 

Waikiki – Mayor Kirk Caldwell held a signing ceremony Sunday at Kuhio Beach to enact two bills banning smoking at city parks and at TheBus stops. 

"This is about the health of the people of Oahu," said Mayor Caldwell.  "We have one of the longest life expectancies in the country, and we achieve that by looking out for one another.  These smoking bans are intended to allow our keiki, residents, and visitors to enjoy our beaches and parks without being exposed to cancer-causing second-hand smoke, or to ride TheBus without being exposed." 

Bill 25, introduced by City Council Vice Chair Ikaika Anderson bans smoking at all city parks and beaches, except city golf courses. 

"If the city is to prohibit smoking at City parks to protect the public from the dangers of secondhand smoke, we must prohibit smoking at all city parks and not just a select few," said Councilmember Anderson.  "I am pleased that my colleagues on the City Council agree with this uniform no-smoking policy at our city parks, and that Mayor Kirk Caldwell promptly signed this ordinance.  Congratulations to all members of the community who worked very hard to protect public health in Honolulu." 

Bill 28, introduced by Councilmember Ron Menor, bans smoking at all TheBus stops.  The ban applies within 20 feet of any bus stop sign or any bus shelter.

"Bill 28 is about promoting the health and well-being of bus riders who are exposed to second-hand smoke while waiting at bus stops," said Councilmember Menor.  "Exposure to second-hand smoke can be especially problematic at bus stops where bus riders are oftentimes standing or sitting next to one another in close proximity. In these situations, it is difficult for bus riders who are non-smokers to avoid inhaling the second-hand smoke if another bus rider chooses to light up a cigarette right next to them.  This bill would also help to ensure that the City & County of Honolulu remains at the forefront of setting public health policies." 

Councilmember Stanley Chang introduced a bill banning smoking at certain city beaches which was passed and signed into law earlier this year.

"I would like to thank the Mayor for his approval on these two measures which restrict smoking at public areas in the city," said Councilmember Chang. "I have received overwhelming support in favor of having our beaches and open spaces clean and smoke-free, and creating a healthy environment for our residents and guests as well." 

The prohibition against smoking in city parks and at bus stops becomes effective January 1st.   Penalties range from a $100 fine for the first violation to $500 for three or more violations.

In addition, on Monday, July 22, Mayor Caldwell signed Bill 65 (2012), the 'Ewa Development Plan.   

On Tuesday, July 23, Mayor Caldwell returned unsigned Bill 27, relating to city forms, allowing the legislation to become law without his signature. 

All four bills, 25, 27, 28, and 65 (2012), were passed by the Honolulu City Council on July 10. 

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Jesse Broder Van Dyke

Communications Director

Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell

Direct: (808) 768-6928

Cell: (808) 489-0341

jbrodervandyke@honolulu.gov

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

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  You are here:  Main / Customer Services / Public Communications Division / 2013 / 12/18/13 Firecracker permits on sale through Friday, December 20
 

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Contact:  Fire Captain Terry Seelig, Public Information Officer, 723-7117

               Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 768-6928

 

Firecracker permits on sale through Friday, December 20

 

HONOLULU – Mayor Caldwell and the Honolulu Fire Department are reminding the public that firecracker permits are required for using firecrackers during the 2013 New Year's Eve celebration and that permits are available now through Friday, Dec. 20, 2013.

 

"Firecrackers are a big part of celebrating New Year's Eve in Hawaii," said Mayor Caldwell.  "We want people to have fun and use them safely and legally, so they can enjoy the New Year.  The deadline for getting a permit is Friday and I encourage everyone who plans on using firecrackers for New Year's to come to a Satellite City Hall and obtain a permit."

 

Honolulu's fireworks ordinance requires that permits be obtained no less than ten days before they are used. For New Year's Eve celebrations, firecrackers may be set off, ignited, or discharged from 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2013, until 1 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2014.

 

Each permit will allow the purchase of not more than 5,000 firecrackers from licensed retailers.  Honolulu's fireworks ordinance also requires that firecrackers be purchased from licensed retailers no more than five days prior to use.  Firecrackers can be sold from Dec. 26, 2013, at 12:01 a.m. to 12 midnight on Dec. 31, 2013. 

 

Only firecrackers that are purchased with a permit from licensed retailers are legal on Oahu.  Other fireworks, including paperless firecrackers, fountains and sparklers, are illegal on Oahu.

 

Firecracker permits are $25 and may be obtained at Satellite City Halls.  Please remember, Satellite City Halls are not open on Saturdays therefore Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 is the last day firecracker permits will be sold.  Permits are not available at fire stations.

 

Last year 8,564 firecracker permits were issued and as of the close of business on Monday, Dec. 16, a total of 3,025 permits have been issued for 2013.

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