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Public Information Officer Priority Topics
1. 2019 ISWMP Education & Outreach Recommendations – See Chapter 5
Implement a 3 year education and social marketing program to educate the public and business
community about landfill diversion initiatives and opportunities
Expand and improve public education and awareness programs
- Develop a visitor industry waste reduction education program for both tourists and
facilities
- Continue reuse education, outreach and public awareness campaign to encourage
public participation and use of the reuse centers
Implement HHW/e-waste education, outreach and public awareness program
Other: (tended to be medium priority)
- Master Recycler volunteer program for events and at Transfer Stations
- Business waste audit tools and assistance to reduce waste
- Improve website and other social media communication
- Improve signage at transfer stations
- Conduct marketing survey to tailor messages to target audiences
- Increase DEM participation in public events
- Develop school education materials and presentations for both students and facilities
- Educate the public on the true cost of waste disposal and diversion
- Educate the public on true costs of littering (prevention addressed in Ch 10.5.5.4). Lay
groundwork for increased fees or change in services
- Keep public up to date on key issues – operational and budget constraints affecting
availability of services, exploration of future activities (eg, composting)
RG 4/27/22 - figure out how to immediately notify County residents of something that is
normally open on any given day (greenwaste at Kealakehe, etc.) has been closed for
that day.
2. Wastewater Treatment
- Educate public on life cycle impacts of cesspools, improper sewage practices
- Status of issues – need for routine communication on progress for WWTP construction,
planning and compliance issues with affected communities, develop and promote
Master Plan
- Set up website and other social media for WW issues, FAQ, lay groundwork for future
fee increases and changes in services