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A county commission drafts ordinance aiming to ban recyclables at West Hawai‘i landfill

A draft ordinance from the Environmental Management Commission aims to start diverting recyclable materials out of Hawai’i County’s only landfill.

South Hilo Landfill Will Not Accept C&D, Grading & Grubbing Materials Beginning Aug. 1

Effective Aug. 1, Hawai‘i County will no longer accept construction and demolition debris or grading and grubbing materials at the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill.

Hawaiʻi County Recycling, Waste Stations, Landfills Closed on Thanksgiving

County of Hawaiʻi Recycling and Transfer Stations, and Landfills will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Hawai‘i County Recycling, Transfer Stations, Landfills to Close for Holidays

The County of Hawaiʻi Recycling, and Transfer Stations and Landfills will be closed on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.

Some Hilo Park Facilities Closed Due to Hurricane Lane

The Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation reports the following facilities will be closed until further notice due to damage caused by Hurricane Lane.

Update on Hawaiian Airlines Travel Waivers for Hurricane Lane

Hawaiian Airlines reports that effective immediately, guests holding tickets for travel on certain Hawaiian Airlines will be permitted the following waivers.

Post-Hurricane Reminder on Disposing Debris

Department of Environmental Management’s Solid Waste Division would like to remind all island residents of the available options for disposing of rubbish and debris.

West Hawai‘i Landfill Closes Due to Weather

The West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill in Waikoloa is temporarily closed until further notice due to adverse weather conditions.

OPINION: Talking Trash – Hilo’s Garbage Woes

“While Mayor Kenoi is busy dislodging his foot from his mouth, Yagong could easily paint east Hawaii residents into a very smelly corner.”