Volcano Transfer StationThis is where Volcano

residents take their household rubbish

and recyclables.

Hours are: Mon./Thur./Sat.

from 6am to 6pm.

Entrance and Exitif gate is closed people walk up and deposit

rubbish in the chute or just leave it by the gate.

Two Recycle Bins with a Ramp

These bins switch sides when a new bin is dropped off or picked up..

Metal ramp to recycle bins is not ADA compliant and not safe for wheelchairs/walkers.

Embankment is loose rock held up by rotting logs and is not safe. Guardrail is attached to a nearly hollow rotten log.

One Waste Chute

Beams of Rotted-out Logs are loosely holding up the

rusty guardrails with rusty bolts, wires and nails, plants grow from posts.

Bullet-ridden signs are hard to readand create insecurity and confusion among residents using the transfer station.

We have no place to recycle:GreenwasteScrapmetalsReuseable itemsHI-5 redemptionAppliancesBatteriesE-Waste

These items must be taken to Kea`au or Hilo 20-25 miles away, a 40 or 50 mile round trip.

Volcano Transfer Station has lots of room to grow.

This is what we were promised in 2008:

Welcome to Pahoa Recycling and Transfer Station, open daily 6am – 6pm.

Two covered areas with 8 chutes for solid waste disposal

No waiting and no more getting wet.

Green wastecovered area.

Reuse Center is open daily

Educational Signsinform the public

Level recycling area, no ramps

RainwaterHarvesting

Scrap Metal Recycling

Glass Recycling

Ground cover of recycled glass.

Administration office & hazardous waste collection.

Plan for Volcano Transfer Stationdrawn up in July 2008.

It is time now for Volcanoto get a new recycle,reuse, redemption and transfer station.

We have waited 4 years now. Please help us.