HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-28 County Announces New Used Motor Oil Collection Site in Waimea -- press release
Harry Kim
William A. Kucharski
Mayor
Director
Wilfred M. Okabe
Diane A. Noda
Managing Director
Deputy Director
County of Hawai‘i
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
345 Kekūanāoʻa Street, Suite 41 · Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Ph: (808) 961-8083 · Fax: (808) 961-8086
Email: cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov
NEWS RELEASE
May 24, 2019
County Announces New Used Motor Oil Collection Site in Waimea
The Department of Environmental Management is pleased to announce a new used
motor oil collection site for household do-it-yourself generators.
The Department thanks Cartow, located at 64-1055 Māmalahoa Highway, Waimea, for
volunteering to accept used motor oil from the community. Without their assistance, this
drop-off location would not have been possible.
Used motor oil can only be dropped off during business hours, Monday through Friday,
from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. After-hour drop-offs are not acceptable.
Acceptable materials are:
used motor oil
gear oil
shock oil
hydraulic oil
transmission oil
diesel
There is a 10-gallon limit for household do-it-yourself generators only. Do not use
bleach, antifreeze, or pesticide bottles to transport your used motor oil, as this is
hazardous and will contaminate the oil. Continuation of this program will be put at risk if
unacceptable materials are placed in the used motor oil container.
Please visit www.hawaiizerowaste.org for more information.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer