Transfer
station woes
I wonder if other transfer stations have the difficulty parking that we have in Volcano.
Apparently, in an attempt to allow more vehicles, lines were painted to attempt to get vehicles to back into parking places,which makes it very difficult and dangerous to maneuver without blocking or striking other vehicles or the yellow support poles.
Additionally, the trash and recycle receptacles are smaller than previous ones so they fill up much faster, sometimes requiring four or five bin changes in a day.
If the bin is full, patrons stack their rubbish and recycle materials on the asphalt outside the bin, which makes a mess to be cleaned up by the attendant.
Are other transfer stations as inconvenient?
Lois Margaret Drake
Volcano
Help for retirement
Saving for retirement is one of the most important things you can do for your future.
Yet, two-thirds of Hawaii small-business workers (that’s about 216, 000 workers) can’t save for retirement out of their regular paycheck, even though having access to payroll deduction makes people 15 times more likely to save.
Senate Bill 1374 (relating to the Hawaii Retirement Saving Program) and House Bill 1189 (relating to retirement savings) can fix that.
The Retirement Saving Program provides an easy way for workers to save out of their regular paycheck and helps them grow the savings they need to take control of their future.
The program would be available to workers who don’t currently have a plan through their job — and runs like a 529 college savings plan.
While Social Security is a critical piece of the puzzle, it is not enough to depend on.
At this rate, one out of every two households won’t be able to afford their basic needs in their later years.
We need to help Hawaii workers grow their retirement savings so they can live independently as they age. It’s time for Hawaii lawmakers to pass the SB1374 and HB1189 and give employees of all ages the opportunity to grow their savings and take control of their future.
Chalintorn Burian
Honokaa
