HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-08 Solid Waste Division Recycling Service Closures -- press release
Harry Kim
William A. Kucharski
Mayor
Director
Roy Takemoto
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
April 8, 2020
Contact: George Hayducsko, Recycling Coordinator, County of Hawaiʻi Department of
Environmental Management (Solid Waste Admin 808-961-8942)
County Solid Waste Division Suspends 3 Progams At County Recycling &
Transfer Stations:
• Electronic Device Recycling Collection Program
• HI-5 Certified Redemption Centers
• Reuse Centers
Due to COVID-19 concerns, the Solid Waste Division has suspended the following
programs until April 30, 2020, or further notice:
Electronic Device Recycling Collection Program at the Recycling and Transfer
Stations.
Mr. K’s Recycle & Redemption has also announced immediate suspension of
electronics recycling at Mr. K’s location in Hilo.
HI-5 Certified Redemption Centers operated at the County Transfer Stations.
Reuse Centers at the Recycling and Transfer Stations.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Please visit our www.hawaiizerowaste.org website for future closure information and
locations, or call our Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division
Office, at 961-8270.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer