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  Message from the Mayor Minimize

Aloha!

 

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those residents in the pilot area for their participation in the county’s pilot curbside recycling program. Over the last year, the collective efforts of those residents have helped tremendously in diverting waste from our landfill!

 

We are currently in the process of collecting data on our pilot program including: participation rate; types and quantities of recyclables collected; as well as areas that need improvement. As soon as this is completed, we will share the information with you. We are certain that the information gathered will help us with planning for future recycling programs.

 

Although the pilot curbside recycling program will be ending soon, it is my hope that everyone will continue to recycle as much as they can, and help to conserve our resources and protect our aina for future generations.

 

For ideas on how to reduce, reuse and recycling, please don’t hesitate to contact our County Recycling Office at 241-4837.

 

Mahalo nui loa,

 

Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr.
     
  CURBSIDE RECYCLING PILOT Minimize

The Curbside Recycling Pilot Program in the Lihue-Puhi area will be ending  in August 2011. Click here to find the remaining collection schedule for curbside recycling on your street.

 

Please note that carts will be retrieved on the last scheduled collection day.

 

If you have questions, please contact our office at 241-4837.

 

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  Accepted for Recycling in the Curbside Pilot Program Minimize

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 Corrugated Cardboard
Broken down and/or cut to size to fit inside bin. No waxed cardboard.
Newspaper
Newspaper and newspaper inserts.

newspapers

aluminum can

 Aluminum
Aluminum beverage containers only, with deposit value defined under state Deposit Beverage Container Program.

Plastic #1 & Plastic #2 (clear & colored)
recyclable containers made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PETE or PET) & High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Category also includes HI5 redemption value containers. Remove caps.

plastic bottles

glass bottles
Glass
Glass food and beverage containers (all colors OK), including HI5 redemption value containers.

Mixed Paper
White and colored paper, magazines, catalogs, envelopes (with or without windows), cardstock, junk mail, phone books, boxboard food & beverage boxes, soda boxes,clean paper bags, and glossy advertisements.

paper gift bag, file folder, product packaging, magazines, mail, etc.
     
  Using Your Recycling Cart Minimize

DO...

  • PLACE MIXED RECYCLABLE MATERIALS INSIDE THE CART
  • PUT ONLY ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS (LISTED ON THIS WEB PAGE) INSIDE THE CART
  • SET CART OUT IN SAME LOCATION THAT YOU SET YOUR REFUSE OUT FOR PICKUP

DO NOT...

  • DO NOT place items inside bags. Materials shall be placed in the cart loose. 
  • DO NOT overload carts. The cart lid must be closed In order for it to be accepted for pickup.
  • DO NOT place bags or bulky items on the ground outside the cart. They will not be collected.
  • DO NOT place liquids in the cart.
  • DO NOT push or pull the cart with the lid open. 
  • DO NOT park vehicles in front of the cart or block direct access to the cart.
  • DO NOT take the cart from your property if you move (carts are the property of the County).

PLEASE NO...

  • Styrofoam
  • Plastics #3 - #7
  • Shredded paper
  • Aseptic packaging
  • Hard bound books
  • Flat glass, mirrors, light bulbs
  • Steel cans
  • Aluminum pet food cans or spam cans
  • Foil pie plates
  • Waxed paper such as milk and juice cartons

 
     
 
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