Despite all that, you’ll likely still find a dump near you, wherever you are in the state. But that doesn’t mean they’re not needed, and many parts of Hawaii are still struggling with how to properly deal with their waste. However, combined with the massive efforts to increase recycling, the number of dumps, landfills, and transfer stations are slowly decreasing. Mahalo for your kōkua.Īnyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication (including language interpreting) or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this event should contact Chris at 961-8554 as soon as possible, but no later February 24, 2021.Despite more than 76% of Hawaii’s waste on some islands being diverted away from landfills, there are still millions of tonnes of waste ending up in Hawaiian dumps every year. For your safety and the safety of those around you please do not walk your hazardous materials over to the authorized personnel in the restricted area, this precaution is to prevent spillage, accidents and ensure fairness to those already waiting in line. When at the event please remain in your vehicle in line until authorized personnel come to unload your vehicle. If your latex paint is junk/unusable solidify it completely and dispose with your regular rubbish.Ĭustomers should pack their items in spill-proof containers and be careful when transporting them to the event. Take your reusable latex paints to the Kea‘au Reuse Center at the Kea‘au Recycling & Transfer Station year-round, call 498-8726. There will not be a concurrent collection at this event for reusable latex (water-based) paints. If you are feeling ill or showing symptoms of illness please consider postponing your participation in our event or designate someone else to drop off your materials.Facial masks and six (6) foot social distancing is required.To minimize interactions, please label your HHW items (if possible) and make sure that your HHW items are easily distinguishable and separate from anything else in your trunk or truck bed.If you want to keep your container transfer the material into a safe disposable container prior to the event. Due to infection transmission hazard all containers brought to the event will not be returned and should be disposable. If you don’t have a trunk or truck bed, preferably place your materials in unlocked unoccupied backseat area. Make sure your trunk can be unlocked or opened remotely. Prior to arriving at the event, place your HHW items in your trunk or truck bed.Remain in your vehicle unless directed by authorized personnel.Please kōkua and thank you for doing your part to keep these events safe for all participants. These rules are for your safety and the safety of the staff conducting these events. Social/Physical Distancing Rules For Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events For full details on what materials are and are not accepted please visit our Household Hazardous Waste page. Electronic waste (e-waste), latex (water-based) paint and tires are also NOT allowed. Wastes collected by a business or non-profit from households are NOT allowed by law. Business, farm, non-profit or government agency waste are NOT allowed by law. Natural Disasters & Emergency Preparations Infoīring your own automotive fluids, chemicals and poisons and other hazardous household wastes to the Pāhoa Recycling & Transfer Station collection area on March 7th, 2021.Solid Waste Laws & Rules, Plans, Operational Information & Forms.Online Resources & Local Business Directory.Natural Disasters & Emergency Preparations.County of Hawai‘i Solid Waste Facilities.Computers, Electronics & Inkjet/ Toner Cartridges.County of Hawai‘i Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance.Polystyrene Foam Food Container & Food Service Ware Reduction Ordinance – County of Hawai‘i.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |