Household hazardous waste collection events are slated for 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on the following dates:
• Dec. 1 at the Hilo Recycling and Transfer Station.
• Dec. 8 at the Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe) Recycling and Transfer Station.
The county Department of Environmental Management hosts these regular collection events, at no charge to the public, so residents can conveniently dispose of acceptable household hazardous waste in a manner that protects public health and the environment.
These events are for household-generated and self-hauled waste only. Business, government agency, nonprofit or farm wastes are not allowed. No electronic waste and no tires will be accepted.
Acceptable waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent lights and pesticides. Latex paint will be accepted for reuse. For a more complete list of acceptable or unacceptable items, visit www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/ household-hazardous-waste/. The website includes other useful information on solid waste diversion and recycling.
If you are unable to attend the Hilo or Kona collection events, the next scheduled events will be March 2, 2019, in Waimea and March 3, 2019, in Pahoa.
If you have any questions regarding these collection events, contact Chris Chin-Chance, recycling specialist with the Department of Environmental Management, at 961-8554, or email recycle3@co.hawaii.hi.us.