HI-5 Recycling Bin Program

The “HI-5 RECYCLING BIN Program” (HI-5 Bin) has been developed by the County of Kauai to allow schools and non-profit organizations (hereafter called “organizations”) to institute year round HI-5 recycling programs at their facilities with the use of County of Kauai issued HI-5 Bins. (Organizations that need recycling bins for events or short term activities can loan them out under a separate Special Events Bin program through the County of Kauai; for more information call 241-5120). HI-5 Bins have been provided through a grant from the State Department of Health (DOH) from funds generated by the Bottle Deposit Law. All bins distributed for this program must be used to collect HI-5 deposit containers only. Organizations that wish to receive HI-5 Bins must complete an application and track items they recycle. Organizations are responsible for storing and securing the bins themselves. Kaua‘i County is not liable for any personal or property damages associated with the placement or use of the HI-5 Recycling Bins. Bins are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The County is not responsible for replacing lost or stolen bins under this program. All proceeds from the HI-5 items may be used to benefit the organization.

All applications, reports, and questions should be directed to the DBC Recycling Specialist that coordinates the "HI-5 RECYCLING BIN Program", Please call 241-5112 or  email Mele at smkaui@kauai.gov.

1. Each interested organization must submit HI-5 Bin Application. The County Recycling Office will review the application for completeness, accuracy, and if the application is approved, determine how many bins will be available to the organization.
2. Upon review and approval the application, the County will contact the organization to let them know how many bins were approved for distribution (maximum number is 30 per organization)
   Organizations are responsible for picking up and transporting the HI-5 Bins from the Kaua‘i Resource Center, located at 3460 Ahukini Road in Lihue. An appointment is required prior to pickup.
3. Organizations are responsible for storing and securing the HI-5 Bins at sites within and around their facilities. The County of Kauai is not responsible for replacing any stolen or vandalized bins or lids. HI-5 Bins are to be used only at the organization’s facility to collect the HI-5 items. The HI-5 bins may be removed from the organization’s premises to transport HI-5 items to the CRC (Certified redemption center) only.
4. Organizations are responsible for submitting a HI-5 Bin Program Redemption Report, which is a standardized one-page reporting form that tracks HI-5 quantities and redemptions, bins, and program goals. The reports are due to the County of Kauai Recycling Office so that the information can be included in the County’s reports to the State DOH. Quarterly periods are on the State and County Fiscal year as follows: Q1: July – September ; Q2: October – December; Q3: January – March; Q4: April – June. Reports are due within 30 days of the end of each quarter.
5. We encourage organizations to coordinate a “Recycle Day” at their facility at least once a year, perhaps around Earth Day (April 22nd) or America Recycles Day (November 15th). This is a good reminder to participate in the HI-5 program, recap how the recycling effort has paid off, set recycling and waste reduction goals for the future, be exposed to new information on recycling, and reward their students, employees and volunteers. Creative activities can include games, relays, recycled product contest; seed/tree plantings, demonstrations, etc. The size of the events, demonstrations, and information presented is up to the organization. This is a way for the organization to reaffirm and promote their recycling program, and at the same time educate the community about it. The County of Kauai will not be responsible for this event, however DBC staff will be available to assist with planning efforts and provide promotional materials such as Recycling Guides, and giveaways if available. This event should be reported to the County in the narrative summary portion of the organization’s quarterly report.
6. If the organization dissolves, ends the recycling program, or is no longer using the bins, then the organization is required to return the HI-5 Bins to the County so that they can be used by other organizations. Returned bins shall be empty, cleaned thoroughly, and delivered by the organization to the Kaua‘i Resource Center in Līhu‘e. Returned bins shall also be accompanied by a Final Report

The following schools and nonprofits are participating in the HI 5 Recycling Bin Program and have the HI-5 bins on site. Please call the telephone numbers below for further information.

• Anahola Hawaiian Homes Association 820-8029
• Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School 241-3200
• Hanalei Elementary  635-7019
• Island School  246-0233
• Kahili Adventist 742-9921
• Kapaa First Hawaiian  Church 822-5660
• Kanuikapono Charter 651-7651
• Kapaa Elementary 821-4424 x102
• Kapaa Middle School 822-5350
• Kekaha Elementary 337-7655
• King Kaumualii - Note: They will accept HI-5 items from the public during their annual craft fair. TBA  241-3150
• Koloa Elementary 742-1480
• Kukuiula Canoe Club  332-7625
• Lihue United Church 245-6253
• Puuwai Canoe Club 635-6311
• Waimea UCC Ed Center 338-9967
• Wilcox Elementary 635-4337  
• St Theresa's 337-1351
•  Kauai Red Cross 245-4919
•  Kauai Community College 245-8280
• Oklevueha Native American Church of Kauai  482-0719

 If your school or nonprofit would like to participate in the HI-5  Recycling Bin Program, please complete an application or call 241-5112 for further information.