HI5 BEVERAGE CONTAINER REDEMPTION INFORMATION
HAWAII'S DEPOSIT BEVERAGE CONTAINER PROGRAM
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Where are the redemption centers?
What is the holiday schedule for redemption centers?
Why is it good for Kaua'i?
How does it work?
What containers can be redeemed?
How do I prepare the containers for redemption?
How do I get paid?
REDEMPTION CENTER LOCATIONS:
On Kaua'i, retailers are not required to operate redemption centers at their stores. There are eight (8) redemption centers currently operating throughout Kaua'i, with more locations in the planning process. Redemption centers are operated by private recyclers. *Commercial loads not accepted at this center.
Kekaha
Kaua'i Community Recycling Services
On Kekaha Rd., across old Sugar Mill
Phone: 645-1676
Wed. & Sat. 8am - 4pm |
Kilauea
Kaua'i Community Recycling Services
5-2723 Kuhio Hwy Kilauea 96754 (Anaina Hou grounds/Kaua'i Mini Golf) Phone: 645-1676 Effective May 7th, Tues & Friday 8am - 4pm. Accepting Non HI-5 items.
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Līhu'e
Kaua'i Resource Center
3460 Ahukini Road
(fronting Lihue Transfer Station)
Phone: 245-2372
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 7:30am - 4:15pm;
Closed lunch 11:00 - 11:45
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Kapa'a
Kaua'i Community Recycling Services
962 Kipuni Way
Arzadon Industrial Center (near Kaua'i Community FCU)Phone: 645-1676
Mon.-Fri. 8am - 4pm
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Nawiliwili Harbor
Reynolds Recycling
(Near old Hale Kauai bldg.)
Corner of Wilcox & Kanoa St
Phone: 245-7233
Mon- Sat 9am - 5pm; closed for lunch noon - 1:30
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Kapahi
Reynolds Recycling
5675B Kawaihau Rd.
Behind Menehune Food Mart
Phone: 754-8985
Mon- Sat 9am - 5pm; closed for lunch noon - 1:30
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Lawai
Reynolds Recycling
Lawai Post Office parking lot
02-3687 Kaumualii Hwy
Oahu Phone: (808) 291-5016
Tues & Wed & Sat 8am - noon
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*Koloa
Kaua'i Community Recycling Services
Koloa Fire Station
Phone: 645-1676
Thurs & Sun 8am - 4pm
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What is the holiday schedule for redemption centers?
| HOLIDAYS 2013 |
GID at KRC (Kauai Resource Center) on Ahukini Rd |
REYNOLD'S RECYCLING |
KCRS (Kauai Community Recycling Services) |
| New Year's (1/2/13-Tues.) |
On Holiday |
On Holiday in Lāwaʻi, Nāwiliwili,Kapahi |
On Holiday in Kapaʻa |
| Dr. ML King (1/21/13-Mon.) |
On Holiday |
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| President's Day (2/18/13-Mon.) |
On Holiday |
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On Holiday in Kapaʻa |
| Prince Kūhiʻō (3/26/13-Tues.) |
On Holiday |
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| Good Friday (3/29/13-Fri.) |
On Holiday |
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| Memorial Day (5/27/13-Mon.) |
On Holiday |
On Holiday in Nāwiliwili and Kapahi |
On Holiday in Kapaʻa |
| King Kam Day 96/11/13-Tues.) |
On Holiday |
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On Holiday in Kapaʻa |
| 4th of July (4/4/13-Thurs.) |
On Holiday |
On Holiday in Nāwiliwili and Kapahi |
On Holiday in Kapaʻa and Koloa |
| Admissions Day (8/16/13-Fri.) |
On Holiday |
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| Labor Day (9/2/13-Mon.) |
On Holiday |
On Holiday in Nāwiliwili and Kapahi |
On Holiday in Kapaʻa and Koloa |
| Veteran's Day (11/11/13-Mon.) |
On Holiday |
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| Thanksgiving (11/28/13-Thur.) |
On Holiday |
On Holiday in Nāwiliwili and Kapahi |
On Holiday in Kapaʻa and Koloa |
| Christmas (12/25/13-Wed.) |
On Holiday |
On Holiday in Lāwaʻi, Nāwiliwili,Kapahi |
On Holiday in Kapaʻa and Kekaha |
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Why the HI Bottle Bill is good for Kaua'i
- Increased statewide recycling rate of aluminum, plastic, and glass beverage containers to 79%
- Reduces litter in our parks and beaches
- Provides fundraising opportunities for community organizations and schools
- Initiated new recycling habits overall
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Here's how the Bottle Bill works: 4 easy steps
- A 5¢ deposit per beverage container is charged to the purchase of GLASS, ALUMINUM, and PLASTIC containers defined under the law.
- A 1¢ non-refundable container fee is also assessed to support the costs of recycling and program administration.
- Deposit containers are marked with a label that reads "Hawaiʻi 5¢" or "HI 5¢".
- You receive a 5¢ deposit back when you recycle the container at a redemption center.
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What's In:
Size: 2-liter (68 oz) or smaller
Drink: All non-alcoholic drinks- i.e. water, juice, soda, tea, coffee, beer, malt beverages, some mixed spirits (<15% alcohol), some blended (<7% alcohol) and alcohol free wines
Material Type: glass, plastic (#1 & #2), aluminum, and bi-metal
Labeled: HI 5¢, HAWAII 5¢, Hawaii 5¢
What's Out:
Size: larger than 68 fluid ounces ( larger than 2-liter or gallon jugs)
Drink: wine, liquor, milk, spirits, concentrates, meal or dietary supplements
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How to Prepare HI5 Containers:
Empty containers
No liquid, food or trash |
Remove Caps
From all bottles |
Sort by material type
Plastic, glass, aluminum and bi-metal |
Crushing
Aluminum and plastic may be crushed, except when redeeming at reverse vending machines. |
Commercial Loads Allowed At
all CRC centers except Koloa. |
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How you're paid:
New segregated rates effective December 2010
No customer counts will be accepted. Customers may request a hand count if they have 200 beverage containers or less. If loads are over 200, materials will be weighed (N.A. at sites with reverse vending machines).
- Materials will be weighed and paid at the following State regulated rates:
- Aluminum: 32 units per lb. = $1.60 per lb.
- Plastic (mixed sizes): 18.8 units per lb. = $0.94 per lb.
- Plastic (17 oz. or less, sorted): 26.3 units per lb. = $1.315 per lb.
- Glass: 2.4 units per lb. = $0.12 per lb
- Bi-metal cans: 5.9 units per lb.=$0.295per lb.
- Note: 2-liter containers may be mixed in with the plastic containers or counted separately.
New! 2-liter (64 fluid oz. - 68 fluid oz.) included in the HI5 Bottle Bill program!
Starting December 1, 2007, two-liter plastic bottles will now be included in the state's HI5 beverage deposit container program. Under a law (Act 285) passed in 2007, consumers will be charged 5 cent deposit plus 1 cent container fee for all labeled two-liter containers (64-68 fluid ounces). If two-liter containers are unlabeled when sold at retailers, consumers shall not be charged but may still redeem 2-liter plastic bottles, labeled or unlabeled, at HI5 bottle redemption centers for a 5 cent refund during a 3-month phase in period.
Below is the phase in period for HI5 deposit beverage containers sized 64.1 -68 fluid ounces:
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December 1, 2007
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Recycling Begins: Consumers may begin to redeem containers sized 64.1 -68 fluid ounces for refunds regardless if the containers are labeled with the HI-5¢ refund value.
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March 1, 2008
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Only Labeled HI5 containers can be redeemed: Consumers may only redeem containers holding up to 68 fluid ounces for 5¢ refunds if the containers are labeled with the HI-5¢ refund value.
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For more information on the Bottle Bill, visit http://www.hi5deposit.com, or contact the Kauai County Recycling Office at 241-5120, or the State Department of Health Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch at (808) 586-4226.