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Recycle Hawai`i is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization, helping our Hawaii Island communities REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE since 1992 and our grassroot efforts date back further, to 1987.
The mission of Recycle Hawaii is to educate the Hawaii Island communities on recycling and waste reduction activities for a more environmentally sustainable future. FEIN# 99-0293381
We currently offer free recycling educational services for all Hawai`i Island communities. This is made possible through proceeds from the five Recycling and Reuse Centers we manage under contract with the County of Hawai`i, at select transfer stations, our generous donors and dedicated volunteers.
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Keeping it Green Newsletter Summer 2017
Upcoming Beach Clean Up Days - Stay Tuned!
Hilo Recycling & Reuse Center Opens to Public June 5, 2017
The Hawaii County Dept of Environmental Management opens its Hilo Recycling & Reuse Center at the Hilo Transfer Station. It will be open for business daily from 7:00am to 4:00pm on Ho'olaulima Road, on the makai side before the Transfer Station.
Read the press release here. For more information see the COH-DEM webpage.
Effective June 1, 2017, Atlas Recycling no longer accepts lead acid batteries. See Atlas Recycling website for details.
Nominations Open for 2017 Keeping it Green Hawaii Award
The KEEPING IT GREEN HAWAII program recognizes organizations, businesses, schools and government agencies for demonstrating ongoing commitment and activities that address natural resource conservation, “green” practices and preserving the environmental quality of life in Hawai‘i. For information, download KIGH flyer and visit Keep It Green Hawaii page.
FREE Saturday E-Waste Drop Offs for Residential at MR. K’S in Hilo.
E-waste drop-offs accepted daily 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (except when closed).
HOUSEHOLD/Residential drop off fee: FREE on Saturdays, Sun.to Fri $0.55/lb.
COMMERCIAL/Govm’t Agency & Non-Profit: drop off fee $0.55/lb. Saturdays, $0.95/lb Sun.to Fri.
Accepted and unacceptable e-waste items same as County collections. NO Microwaves & heating/cooling equipment.
Hawai`i Island Recycling Guide
Download the latest Hawai`i Island Recycle Guide - July 2017
New! Recycle Hawai'i 'Easy Guide'
This downloadable 'RH Easy Guide' includes 'My Zero Waste Checklist & Tips'
Limited Mulch Availability at East Hawaii Organics Facility in Hilo
Mulch supply at the East Hawai‘i Organics Facility in Hilo will be limited beginning February 15, 2017 through April 17, 2017. The limited supply is due to the County’s efforts to provide Enhanced Mulch. View the announcement here.
Residential Used Motor Oil Program Update
After over 18 years, Recycle Hawaii will no longer be overseeing the residential used motor oil program due to unacceptable contract provisions offered by the County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management and a diminution of adequate funding.
For the latest drop off locations and hours, visit the County of Hawaii online:
http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/motor-oil/
Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collections
View the flyer on our page here.