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Recycle Hawai`i is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization serving the people of Hawai`i. We currently offer free public recycling educational services on behalf of the County of Hawai`i, the State Department of Health, and our contributors. FEIN# 99-0293381
The mission of Recycle Hawai`i is to promote resource awareness and recycling enterprises in Hawai`i. To achieve this, we educate the community about sound resource management and recycling opportunities for a more environmentally sustainable future.
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USED MOTOR OIL IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED at BIG ISLAND TOYOTA in Hilo & PACIFIC CUSTOMS, LLC in Kea‘au.
NEW: Lex Brodie's Tire & Service Center, 170 Wiwoole St. Hilo is accepting used motor oil
Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri & AM – 6 PM, Sat 7:30 AM – 5 PM, Sun 8 AM – 3 PM
There will be two (2!) upcoming medication take-back opportunities for Hawai‘i Island.
State of Hawai‘i Department of Attorney General sponsored collection event at the upcoming County Office of Aging’s Caregiver’s Conference on September 30, 2016: http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/events/medication-take-back-program
National Take-Back Initiative Medication Collection on October 22, 2016: http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/events/national-prescription-drugs-take-back-day-7
Change of Hours for HI5 Redemption at Ocean View effective August 2016
Ocean View Transfer Station HI5 Certifield Redemption Center
Hours of operation have expanded to 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday only.
View the HI5 page for more information
Hours for the Ocean View Transfer Station (rubbish only) have been expanded to 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Saturday only
New 'Keeping It Green' Newsletter
Download the latest issue of Recycle Hawai`i's 'Keeping It Green' Newsletter
Hawai`i Island Recycling Guide
Download the latest Hawai`i Island Recycle Guide - August 2016
2015 Recycle Bowl State Winner is Konawaena High School!
1st Place Cash Award sponsored by Goodfellow Bros., Inc.-Hawaii
Congratulations on a job well done to all winners and participating schools in Hawaii’s Recycle Bowl! Visit Educational Programs page for more results.
2016 Art & Science of Recycling Projects
Kahakai & E.B. DiSilva Elementary Schools hold exhibits
See photos & reports on Art & Science of Recycling Page
Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Volunteer Opportunities
The Hilo Downtown Improvement Assn. is requesting volunteers for their First Friday events - they are requesting volunteers to help make these Zero Waste events - held every first Friday evening throughout downtown Hilo. The first event is planned for this Friday evening, May 6 - to volunteer - Contact: Leslie Sears Cell 310.245.6411 or Ph 808.969.9419
LIGHT UP AND support Recycle Hawaii
The Little Solar Lantern with a Big Impact.
Ideal for camping, parties, blackouts, roadside assistance and more. Just charge in the sun and light up your world!
● Receive one FREE with a new or renewing Recycle Hawaii membership of $50 or higher category while supplies last until Nov. 15th (America/Hawaii Recycles Day).
● Support Recycle Hawaii for $25 each (shipping & handling included). They make great gifts too.
To use credit card: http://www.recyclehawaii.org/memberdonate.html
Or mail in your membership or solar lantern order to:
Recycle Hawaii, PO Box 4847, Hilo HI 96720