Ask the Mayor: How Can I Get Free Appliance Pickup?

Mayor Alan Arakawa answers some of the questions submitted to his staff.

Submit your own questions about County of Maui programs, services, operations or policies to Mayor Alan Arakawa at AskTheMayor@mauicounty.gov, 270-7855 or mail them to 200 S. High St., 9th Floor, Wailuku, HI 96793.

Questions submitted will be considered for inclusion in the “Ask the Mayor” column.

Dear Mayor,

Q: Recently, the county has stopped picking up people’s old appliances for free, so what can I do to dispose of my large appliances without having to pay a fee?

A: It is still free for residents to drop off appliances themselves at Hammerhead Metals in the Central Maui Baseyard. Examples of appliances that can be dropped off include refrigerators, freezers, A/C units, water coolers, washers, dryers, dishwashers, ranges and hot water heaters.

For hours and more information about dropping off your unwanted appliances, call Hammerhead Metals Recycling at (808) 280-8844.

There is no charge for residential drop-offs; however, businesses will need to pay a fee.

There is no excuse for littering or dumping, and I thank everyone for doing their part to help keep Maui nō ka ‘oi.