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

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4.0 RECYCLING, B1000NVERSION, AND MARKETS Beverage Container Deposit Program instituted by the State of Hawai'i. Exhibit 2 -18 presents the 2008 diversion rate by waste category. Although the current diversion rate is more than 29 percent, there is a large amount of recycling being conducted independently by private businesses that is presently not being tracked or measured by the County. These recycling efforts from the private sector significantly increase the overall diversion rate, especially in the paper and plastic waste categories. The current status of recycling, bioconversion, and marketing efforts in Hawaii County is described below. 4.3.1 Hawaii County /State of Hawaii Programs Hawai'i County offers recycling services through various state and county programs. The County utilizes recycling and transfer stations as collection points for the majority of recycled material from residents. Recycled material accepted at these locations includes paper products, green waste, scrap metal, glass, and redeemable beverage containers through the State of Hawai'i Beverage Container Deposit Program. The County has also initiated programs for tire disposal, disposal of fats, oils, and greases (FOGs), and composting. To encourage recycling and bioconversion activities, Hawai'i County provides public education and awareness programs for residents. These education programs are discussed in Section 5.0, Public Education and Information. Another part of recycling involves proper diversion of household hazardous wastes and household appliances and electronics. Household hazardous waste and electronics recycling programs will be discussed in Section 6.0, Household Hazardous Waste and Electronic Waste. 4.3.1.1 County Recycling and Transfer Stations The County operates 21 recycling and transfer stations for residents to drop off recyclable materials and garbage. A new recycling and transfer station is currently being proposed for Ocean View near the southern end of the island. Most of the recycling and transfer stations currently have a Two -Bin Recycling Area which consists of dropoff bins for mixed recyclables (paper, plastic, and metal), and a separate bin for glass. Some of these recycling and transfer stations also serve as collection points for other types of recyclable materials. Exhibit 4 -2 lists the recycling and transfer stations and the type of recyclable materials accepted at each location. The County is presently expanding recycling activities at the recycling and transfer stations by creating recycling and reuse centers (RRCs). The Kea'au Recycling and Transfer Station, referred to as the KRRC, was the first to be developed into a full -time recycling and reuse center. New full or part -time reuse centers will be developed at recycling and transfer stations in Hilo, Kealakehe, Pahoa, Waimea, Laupahoehoe, Keauhou, Waiohinu, Hawi, and Volcano. In addition, the County is in the process of a complete redesign of the recycling and transfer stations by reconfiguring the site area and improving signage to promote recycling activities by residents. The County is also evaluating the potential of commercial recycled material being accepted at all recycling and transfer stations. 4 -4 December 2009