*Integrated Resources & Solid Waste Management Plan Update (with Appendices) - Dec 2009

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3.0 SOURCE REDUCTION The County of Hawaii contracts with Recycle Hawai'i to operate two permanent electronic waste (e- waste) collection locations. This program allows residents and businesses to recycle their entertainment electronics (TVs, VCRs, DVD players, radios), computers, computer monitors and peripherals, cell phones, telephones, microwaves, fax machines, copiers, digital cameras, printers, and laptops. Kona and Hilo drop off locations are available for the residents and selected non - profit organizations to drop off used items at no charge; businesses and other government agencies are assessed a recycling fee. Recycle Hawai'i ships the used e -waste to California for recycling, which is being conducted by E -World Recyclers. Recycle Hawai'i has also partnered with various foundations and the Sony Corp/ Waste Management Inc.'s Take Back Recycling Program to expand the program this year to include the permanent drop -off sites. To date more than 400 tons of e -waste has been shipped off - island for recycling. Hawai'i State legislation enacted during 2008 will require development of take back programs by manufacturers of certain types of electronic equipment (primarily nonmedical, stand -alone equipment containing CRTs, liquid crystal, or plasma display screens). The purpose of the legislation is to establish, conduct, and manage a program for the collection, transportation, and recycling of certain types of electronic devices sold in the State. More information about this program is provided in Section 6. Recycle Hawaii also operates year -round collection sites for cell phones, ink, and toner cartridges. See: http: / /www.recycleHawai'i.org /images /stories /documents /Ewaste Fl, e�r.pdf Several private businesses also operate programs designed to promote recycling of e- waste, including Long's Drugs and Home Depot. Long's Drugs operates collection bins for used batteries and small electronic devices. During 2007 the County approved Resolution 30 -07 "Requesting that the Mayor issue a Directive to Implement Recycling Programs at all County Agencies and Departments." The drafted directive has not been issued to date. 3.3.1.8 Private Reuse Programs In addition to the KRRC, there are several privately operated reuse facilities including the Habitat for Humanity Restore and Laulima Hana (The Arc of Hilo). The Habitat for Humanity Restore is located in Kona, and is primarily focused on reusable building materials, as well as products returned to local big -box stores, such as Wal -Mart. The Laulima Enterprise is a non - profit enterprise of the Arc of Hilo and is a reuse store for construction and demolition (C &D) materials donated by contractors and home - owners. In addition to these facilities, there are a variety of other reuse businesses, including thrift shops and used book stores, located around the island that sell used merchandise, such as furniture, clothing, house wares and books. 3.3.1.9 Product Bans Several counties in the State of Hawai'i have attempted to ban a variety of products, including plastic bags, styrofoam food containers and incandescent light bulbs; however, to date, none of these bans have been successfully implemented in Hawai'i County. On July 22, 2008, the County Council's Environmental Management Committee voted in support of 3 -6 December 2009