Blog

Home | Department of Environmental Services

When it comes down to it, the Department of Environmental Services (ENV) takes care of everything we don’t want anymore — the wastewater from our drains, and the trash and green wastes from our homes and lawns.

Every day, ENV collects and treats about 96.31 million gallons of wastewater, with a design capacity of 153.28 MGD, along with gathering our trash from the curb and disposing of it six days a week. waste water

But while ENV provides these services, the department’s larger mission is to work in partnership with the residents of the City & County of Honolulu to make sure our island has a clean, safe environment.

ENV works with businesses, individuals, and sister agencies to foster a sense of joint responsibility for our ‘aina to protect our children.

DISCLAIMER:  The Department of Environmental Services’ website is vast and if you are having trouble accessing any of these documents, please contact Public Information Officer Markus Owens at mowens@honolulu.gov . 

Roger Babcock, Jr. Ph.DPE, Director (Poʻo) Michael O'Keefe Deputy Director (Hope Poʻo)

1000 Ulu'ohi'a Street, Suite 308 Kapolei, HI 96707 (808) 768-3200 (Refuse Questions) (808) 768-3486 (808) 768-3487

salt water desalination plant Copyright © 2024 Department of Environmental Services