HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-10-15 Changes to 2-Bin Recycling Program -- reissued press release -- stresses that HI5 beverage container redemption program continues
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
MEDIA RELEASE
Note: This press release was originally issued on September 20, 2019, and is being reissued
to stress that the HI-5 beverage container redemption program continues unchanged.
October 15, 2019
Contact Person: Gregory Goodale, Solid Waste Division Chief, Department of Environmental
Management (phone: 961-8270, work cell 808-937-1513, or email
gregory.goodale@hawaiicounty.gov)
Changes to the County’s 2-Bin Recycling Program, Effective October 16, 2019
Due to significant decreases in the global recycling markets, the County unfortunately will no
longer be able to accept some of the items collected at our transfer stations. The County’s
current 2-Bin recycling program includes a “mixed bin” for recycling of paper, plastic,
cardboard/boxboard, and aluminum/tin, and a second “glass bin” for non-HI-5 glass. As of
October 16, 2019, paper and plastics will not be accepted. However, the County will continue
its ongoing efforts to evaluate potential alternatives to remain environmentally and economically
responsible.
The County’s 2-Bin recycling program, offered at designated Recycling & Transfer Stations, will
be downsized on October 16, 2019, as follows:
The “2-Bin” recycling program will be downsized to collect only:
Corrugated Cardboard (clean and not contaminated with food)
Brown Kraft Paper Bags (e.g., paper shopping bags)
The “Glass bin” will continue to collect:
Glass Bottles and Jars
Clean non-HI-5 bottles and jars (e.g., wine bottles, pickle jars)
No caps, covers, or lids
Will be collected in the separate “glass” bin
Metal Cans previously accepted will now be collected in the scrap metal bins offered at
select Recycling & Transfer Stations as follows:
Must be clean, small (e.g., tuna, soup, pet food cans)
The HI-5 beverage container redemption program remains in effect.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
For further information, please visit our website at www.hawaiizerowaste.org/2-bin/ for the full
list of recyclable items accepted at the County of Hawaiʻi’s Recycling & Transfer Stations.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to address this challenge.
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.