Household hazardous waste collection events will be held between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
• Saturday, Aug. 6 at Waiakea High School Parking Lot B, upper driveway off West Kawili Street in Hilo.
• Saturday, Aug. 20 at the West Hawaii Civic Center Parking Lot, entry via 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy.
The County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management holds these regular collection events at no charge to the public, so households can conveniently dispose of acceptable household hazardous waste in a manner that protects both public health and the environment.
Acceptable household hazardous waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent bulbs and pesticides. For a complete list of acceptable or unacceptable household hazardous waste, please visit https://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous-waste/.
In addition, the website includes other useful information on solid waste diversion and recycling. These events are for household-generated and self-hauled waste only. Businesses, government agencies, non-profit agencies, or farm wastes are prohibited by law. No latex paint, electronic waste or tires will be accepted.