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Toss your tires: Free collection event coming to Kea’au Middle School on Big Island
Eligible tires are limited to passenger car and light truck tires or smaller. Commercial vehicle and large truck tires will not be accepted.
Household Hazardous Waste Collection event in Hilo relocated
Acceptable household hazardous waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent bulbs, pesticides and more.
Big Island Now poll No. 27 results: More than one solution needed to help extend life of West Hawai‘i landfill
Of the 900 total votes in our most recent poll, which asked people to weigh in on the best way to extend the life of the Big Island’s only remaining landfill, all of the above was the most popular answer, garnering 274 votes, or 30%.
EPA grants $1.5 million to Hawaiʻi County to expand recycling in Hilo
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday it has awarded $2.2 million in grants to Hawaiʻi for a recycling project in Hilo and a study of waste management across several islands.
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.
Gardening in Hawaiʻi with Tom Timmons: Why should you play in the dirt?
Simply put, dirt is dead soil or at least soil on its last organic breath. It contains rocks, sand, clay and other inorganic components.
Used motor oil recycling program to lose drop-off site starting in January
Lex Brodie’s Tire and Service in Hilo will no longer be participating in the Do-It-Yourself Used Motor Oil Recycling Program, effective Jan. 1.
Kona Mom Teaches Daughters Life Lessons Through Recycling – 1 Can and Bottle at a Time
A good chunk of the life lessons a Kona mother is passing on to her daughters comes through the effort, coordination and fun they have together recycling.
Volcano Transfer Station to Use Mobile Bin to Collect Non-HI-5 Glass
The non-HI-5 glass recycling roll-off at Volcano Recycling and Transfer Station has been replaced with a smaller bin, county officials announced on Friday.
County Announces Changes to Transfer Station, Recycling Operations
Load restrictions will be enforced at county transfer stations starting next week. Changes are a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big Island Solid Waste Management Plan Outlined, Headed for Testimony
The County’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee made 82 recommendations for the next iteration of the management plan, highlighting six as the highest priorities.
Recycle Hawai’i Resource Force Cape Design Contest
Eco-hero capes will be on display through December at Hilo’s ReStore.
Nonprofit to Host Workshop on How to Minimize Waste in the Kitchen
A recycling nonprofit organization is expanding the conversation about “going green” to the kitchen.
Learn About Recycling Changes
A community forum will be held next week to discuss the recent changes to Hawai‘i County’s recycling program.
Why Hawai‘i County no Longer Recycles Paper, Plastic
DEM Director Bill Kucharski on Tuesday afternoon provided a briefing to the Hawai‘i County Council on changes to the county’s recycling policy
Dispensary Promotes Sustainable Packaging
With medical cannabis being one of the newest industries in Hawai‘i, creating an industry standard for sustainability is vital.
County to Stop Accepting Paper, Plastic Recycling
Hawai‘i County is rolling back recyclable items it will accept at island transfer stations.
Post-Holiday Tree Recycling
The Hawai’i County Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division will offer “Treecycling” for holiday trees, beginning Dec. 26.
Making Paper Called a ‘Recycler’s Dream’
Paper-making instructor Lisa Louise Adams will hold a Paper Making workshop 10 a.m.to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus.
ANALYSIS: ‘Ban’ on Trucking Rubbish to West Hawaii is a Myth
The administration’s plan for waste reduction could be a costly endeavor considering the alternative, which hasn’t been fully explored.
