2017-12-11_HCDP_GUIDE_to_AGENCIES_FINAL 02.15.2019

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• Facility schedules and what types of disposal/recycling/reuse options are available at each of the rural Recycling and Transfer Stations; • Up-to-date information on recycling events; Policy 85 Encourage new and maintain and enhance existing community -County partnerships in managing recycling/reuse centers at County facilities to increase waste diversion. (Particularly at Laupdhoehoe Recycling & Transfer Station) Policy 86 Ensure that County Recycling and Transfer Station Facilities are complying with best management practices to ensure pollutants are not contaminating natural resources such as soil, streams, and near coastal waters, especially during periods of heavy rainfall. (GP 4.3 (b) & (h), HRS §58.1-31) Policy 87 Educate neighborhood watch groups and other community groups about how to actively identify and report littering and illegal dump sites to the Department of Environmental Management. Raise awareness of the issue through the use of outreach and social media tools to report sites and offenders. See more on how to report littering and dumps sites here: http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/info/illegal-dumping/ Note: this policy has a corresponding Community Action 31 that directs community groups to initiate and participate in waste education opportunities. Policy 110 Use alternative energy sources at County facilities within the Planning Area. ■ Add electric vehicle charging stations at appropriate facilities; ■ Add solar lighting in appropriate parking areas; ■ Add photovoltaic systems and/or solar hot water systems to appropriate facilities. Policy 113 Pursue brownfields assessment grants to complete the Phase I and 11 environmental assessment for high priority sites in the Planning Area. 2.4 Finance Real Property 4. Policy 29 Update the County of Hawaii's property tax reduction programs to ensure that public tax incentives for agricultural land uses result in public benefits and promote agricultural land use and production. Policy 53 Provide a property tax credit for landowners for the perpetual conservation of taro systems on private land (i.e. agricultural, conservation or cultural easements), and for owners and lessees who enter into long term agreements (20 years) to rehabilitate taro systems to active use. Policy 63 Develop and implement a County -wide, cross -agency affordable housing plan. • Develop affordable housing options within existing towns and villages, near services, and critical infrastructure. 9 Hdmdkua CDP Guidance to Agencies