Recycling And Disposal Guide For Oahu

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Recycling and DisposalGuide for OahuOpalavision onRedefining trash TV in anew era of televisionWatch “Opalavision” on The GreenChannel and on the web at opala.org.New episodes added regularly, withan archive of dozens to keep youentertained. Select stories ofinterest to you – it’s interactive.Hawaii’s The Green Channel is thenation’s first eco-conscious televisionnetwork. It’s locally produced andprovides viewers a central sourceof information about preserving ourenvironment, island-style. The GreenChannel’s “Opalavision” stories focuson recycling and intelligent wastemanagement, one of today’s mostimportant issues contributingto our island’s sustainability.The Opalavision programming issupported by the City’s Departmentof Environmental Services.Be Opala AkamaiPlease take the time to learn more about all the stuff we throw away, andhow you can help sort it out. How we manage our island’s waste will affectgenerations to come. Increasing recycling and waste-to-energy will benefitthe environment and divert thousands of tons from the landfill.Oahu generates more than 1.5 million tons of waste annually of which morethan one million tons are diverted from landfill through recycling and H-POWERwaste-to-energy. More than 500,000 tons of various materials are remade intonew products, and another 500,000 tons are converted into electricity.We can and need to do more. With increases in recycling and WTE, wecan expect to send little more than ash and residue from processingtechnologies to island landfills. New expansions to H-POWER haveincreased its capacity by an additional 300,000 tons. Curbside recycling isislandwide. Let’s work together to sort it out for a sustainable future.Look inside for helpfulinformation on.Curbside RecyclingThe 3-cart system is islandwide for refuse,green waste and mixed recyclables.Recycling CentersRedeem HI-5 deposits and drop-off otherrecyclables at islandwide locations.Condo RecyclingReimbursement for program startupcosts available up to 2000.Bulky Item CollectionRegular, monthly pickup schedulesfor all areas of the island.HouseholdHazardous WasteBi-monthly drop-off events.Business RecyclingReduce waste and save on disposalcosts. Online resources, designguidelines, model programs.Education SchoolsLearn more at the annual DiscoverRecycling Event. Sign up for Tour de Trash.Resources for recycling projectsand activities to educate our keikiand raise funds for your school.Mahalo,Department of Environmental ServicesCity & County of HonoluluKirk Caldwell, MayorLearn more at opala.orgENV Brochure 20140717.indd 1Paid for by the taxpayers of the City & County of Honolulu10/9/14 6:31 AM

Recycling RefuseCollection ServiceRefuse collection schedules changed as curbside recyclingintegrated into the City’s collection system. Your neighborhoodis serviced twice per week: Monday/Thursday, Tuesday/Friday orWednesday/Saturday. One day is designated for refuse pickupand the other for recycling pickup. Most island homes are usingthe wheeled carts provided by the City. Some neighborhoods,where automated collection is not possible, are serviced with amanual collection system using your own 35-gallon containers.The manual service is twice weekly, and does not include separaterecycling as yet. Apartment dwellers should follow directions forrecycling/disposal provided by your property management.Curbside Recycling3-Cart Refuse / Recycling CollectionBlue cart for mixed recyclables. Green cart for green waste.Gray cart for refuse. Your neighborhood’s weekly collectionschedule includes one refuse day and one recycling day(alternating weekly between the blue and green recycling carts).Collection schedule maps and monthly calendars to track thealternating recycling days are posted online at www.opala.org.Islandwide expansion for the 3-cart curbside recycling collectionsystem was completed in May 2010, including a total of 160,000homes. Recycling was added to the automated collection areasfirst, and plans for the manual collection areas will follow.Condo RecyclingMost multi-family buildings have private refuse haulingservices contracted by your property management. Recyclingprograms require similar coordination through your associationof apartment owners and property management.Recycling offers condominium and apartment buildings anopportunity to lower refuse costs. Establishing a program inyour building to separately collect aluminum, glass, plastic,newspaper, cardboard and green waste reduces the volumeof material in your refuse dumpster. The City can help withrecycling containers, technical assistance and reimbursementfor start-up costs – www.opala.org or call 768-3200.For all curbside collection services:Refuse, Recycling and Bulky Items»» Place at the curb by 6:00 am and no earlier than theevening before your scheduled collection day.»» Keep containers (and bulky items) on yourproperty during non-collection days.»» Pickup access should not be blocked by objects orvehicles. Allow 5 feet between cart and any object. Allow2 feet between carts, if setting out more than one.»» Holiday Collections – The City provides scheduled collectionservice on all holidays except Christmas Day and New Year’sDay. When your refuse day falls on these holidays, the missedcollection will be made up on the following 1-2 days. Pleaseleave the gray cart at the curb until it is serviced. In manualcollection areas with twice weekly refuse service, please holdyour refuse for the next scheduled day. Recycling days thatfall on the holidays will not be made up. Please hold mixedrecyclables and green waste for the next scheduled pickup.Bulky collection is conducted over a 3-4 day period, andthe crews will continue on the days following the holiday.For refuse and recycling:»» Carts must be placed at the curb facing out.»» All material must fit in the cart with the lid closed. Carts withgreen waste, refuse or boxes protruding out the top cannotbe collected. Please cut branches and flatten boxes. Crushand compact refuse to reduce volume in your gray cart.For refuse:»» Securely bag all refuse, especially organicfood and pet waste. Periodically rinse out yourgray cart to control odor and vectors.Learn more at opala.orgENV Brochure 20140717.indd 210/9/14 6:31 AM

Special Wastesand Drop-Off SitesBulky Item CollectionBulky item collection is provided to all residential properties on ano-call, regular monthly schedule: www.opala.org or call768-3200. Pickup is conducted over a 3-4 day period. All youritems must be placed at the curb fronting your property by 6:00am on the first day, or they may not be collected. Separate trucksare used to collect recyclable metals versus H-POWER-bounditems, and may drive through your neighborhood at differenttimes. Bulky items must not be placed at the curb any earlier thanthe day before your collection day, or you may be subject to fines.There’s no excuse to dump on Hawaii.Collection services are readily available. Refuse andrecyclables are collected curbside weekly, bulky itemsmonthly, and drop-off centers are available around theisland. Please call 768-3300 to report any illegal dumpsites. If you witness someone illegallydumping, call 911 immediately.Drop-Off FacilitiesMulti-Material Recycling CentersDrop off ALL your mixed recyclables! Redeem HI-5 deposit beverage containers and drop-off other recyclables,including metal cans, glass bottles/jars, plasticsand, newspaper, white/colored paper, ewaste.For a complete list of islandwide locations, visit opala.orgDrop-Off Convenience Centersfor Refuse & RecyclingHousehold rubbish, appliances, furniture, tires, auto batteries,propane tanks, green waste; be prepared to sort items intoseparate containers for recycling and disposal: combustiblesbin, which is taken to H-POWER; green waste bin, which istaken to the composting facility; and designated areas fortires, batteries, appliances and propane tanks. Follow theguard’s instructions. Six locations: Waimanalo (Hihimanu St.near sewage treatment plant), Waipahu (Waipahu Depot Rd.),Ewa Beach (Geiger Rd.), Waianae (off Plantation Rd.), Laie(Kamehameha Hwy., behind City baseyard), Wahiawa (Wilikina Dr.at Kamananui Rd. intersection). Open daily, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm.Household Hazardous WasteBi-monthly drop-off events on Saturday by appointmentonly. Call 768-3201. More information, product listsand disposal instructions at www.opala.org.ENV Brochure 20140717.indd 3Transfer StationsSimilar to Convenience Centers, with some restrictions.Keehi Transfer (Middle St.) open 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Mondaythrough Saturday (closed Sunday). Kapaa Transfer (KapaaQuarry Rd., Kailua) open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday throughFriday, 7:00 am - 6:00 pm weekends. Kawailoa Transfer(off Kamehameha Hwy., Haleiwa) open 7:00 am - 6:00 pmdaily. Keehi Transfer accepts combustible material only.Mulch/Compost FacilitiesGreen waste, such as leaves, branches, trimmings, palmfronds, stumps. Hawaiian Earth Recycling Facility.Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary LandfillDisposal only; no recycling options. Located off Farrington Hwy.West of the Ko Olina exit. Open 7:00 am – 4:30 pm daily.10/9/14 6:31 AM

SORT IT OUTfor recycling & energy.Metal CansAluminum & steel. Rinse.Glass Bottles and JarssmallPlace aer incontainhen forcitkruyoience.nevnomily’s cixedebyour faan m olables cc,syrtcacreAlle blueer in thsingleatogethdeely nyou oner.containtip»» Curbside Blue Cart»» Recycling Centers»» Condo ProgramsRinse, remove and discard lidsand tops. Includes containers forbeverages, wine, spirits, food.Plastic ContainersandONLYRinse, remove and discard lidsand tops. Look for the plasticnumber code in a triangleembossed on containers.NewspaperWhite & ColoredOffice PaperCorrugated CardboardNO envelopes, junk mail,tape, stick-on labels, rubberbands, magazines, or shreddedpaper. Staples are okay.Remove magazinesand glossy inserts.Flatten boxes. No single-layerflatboard, such as cereal boxesand tissue boxes.NOTE: Deposit all items loose into your blue cart. Do not bag, tie or bundlerecyclable materials.Yard TrimmingsLeaves»» Curbside Green Cart»» Drop-Off CentersDepositastegreen w o.NESOLOlastic isP!esalele.bags, ppostabnot comtipGrass ClippingsChristmas TreesNo ornaments, tinsel or flocking.»» Curbside Gray Cart»» DumpstertiptrashBag allentto prevctorsev,rsooder.ttlidanPlastic bagsStyrofoamTelephone booksCereal boxesPlastic containersJunk mail or magazinesGeneral householdrubbishand other flatboard.other than #1 and #2(plastic codes #3 - #7)Other glasssuch as ceramics, dishes,glassware, window glass,light bulbs, and mirrors.Learn more at opala.orgENV Brochure 20140717.indd 410/9/14 6:31 AM

How is it used?The story of new products, compost, energy – nothing to landfills.Mixed Recyclablesare sorted and shipped to remanufacturing facilities to be made into new products.Recycled glass is used in new containerRecycled plastic is used to makenew plastic containers, plasticlumber, carpet and textiles.Recycling aluminum to make newRecycled newspaper andcardboard become new newsprint,glass, “glasphalt” road pavementand fill material in construction.cans and other aluminum products cutsenergy use in production by 90%.boxes and tissue paper.Did you know ”Post-consumer”recycled contentmeans that theproduct was made from materialsrecovered after consumer use.Look for the recycled contentlogo on products you buy.Green Wasteis locally composted to produce a variety of soil amendment products.Local mulch and compost productsare sold as Menehune Magic ingarden shops or you can buy directfrom Hawaiian Earth Recycling.Mulch is coarsely ground, partiallyCompost is fully processed, groundgreen waste with the look of richsoil. Use as a top dressing or mixedwith other soils for potting andplanting to add organic nutrients.cured green waste. Use as groundcover to prevent erosion. Spreadaround trees and garden beds to retainmoisture and limit weed growth.RefuseDid you know Leaving grass clippings on yourlawn adds nutrients. One fullyear of “grasscycling” equalsone fertilizer treatment.is processed at the H-POWER waste-to-energy facility to produce electricity.Did you know H-POWER incinerates waste andThe low-grade papers andplastics not designated for therecycling bins are combustible,and provide greater benefit inlocal energy production thanshipping to distant markets.generates 10% of Oahu’s electricity– 70 megawatts of power, enoughto power 60,000 homes.H-POWER provides an alternativeto fossil fuels and contributes to ourisland’s energy sustainability.ENV Brochure 20140717.indd 5H-POWER recycles virtually100% of the metals from the mixedwaste. Metals are extracted usingmagnets and eddy currents.10/9/14 6:31 AM

Learn more at opala.orgOther RefuseAppliancesUsed OilHazardous ChemicalsLarge appliances collected by the City,appliance dealers and private refusehaulers are delivered to a metal recycler. Arrange for the appliance dealer to removeyour old appliance when they deliver yournew one. Place at curb for City bulky itempickup. Drop off at City ConvenienceCenters for Refuse & Recycling or atKapaa and Kawailoa Transfer Stations. Commercial entities should deliverdirectly to the recycling facilities.Motor oil, cutting oil or fuel oil can bedisposed with your regular householdrubbish. Use an oil change box or pourinto a plastic bag with an absorbentmaterial and seal the bag. Commercialgenerators must handle and disposeof used oil in accordance with EPA andState Department of Health guidelines.Call the Household Hazardous WasteInfo-Line at 768-3201 to schedule anappointment for the next drop-off (heldbi-monthly). Limited quantities willbe accepted from each householder. Commercial generators must handleand dispose of hazardous materialin accordance with EPA and StateDepartment of Health guidelines.BatteriesGive your old auto batteries to the dealerwhen purchasing new ones or you maytake them to the City ConvenienceCenter nearest you. State law requiresthe dealer to accept and recycle them. Drop off rechargeable batteries from cellphones, computers and power equipmentin special collection boxes at Best Buyand Home Depot. Regular alkalinebatteries (A, C, D type) can be safelydisposed of with your regular refusecollection. Manufacturers no longeruse heavy metals in their production.Electronic Waste (e-waste) ComputersDonate old functional computers to localorganizations. Take non-functionalcomputers to local recycling companies(see list on back). Recycle e-wastethrough retailer and manufacturertakeback programs. Okay to disposeof home computers with regular trash orbulky pickup. Commercial e-waste isbanned from disposal. More detail onlineat www.opala.org.Cell PhonesAutosAll junk autos are recycled. To arrange forfree auto junking service for your car, call532-4325 or go to a Satellite City Hall. Toreport abandoned autos, call 733-2530.TiresGive your old tires to the dealer whenpurchasing new ones or you may takethem to the City Convenience Centernearest you. State law requires thedealer to accept and recycle them. Tires are banned from disposalsites. Commercial generators shoulddeliver to recycling facilities.Propane TanksDo not throw in trash. If propane tanks getinto H-POWER, they may explode! Takepropane tanks to any City ConvenienceCenter for Refuse & Recycling.Furniture, MattressesPlace at curb for bulky item collection. Drop off at City Convenience Centersfor Refuse & Recycling, Kapaa andKawailoa Transfer Stations or thelandfill. Commercial entities shoulddeliver directly to H-POWER.PaintSmall quantities generated at homecan be disposed of with your regularhousehold rubbish. Latex paints can behardened in the can, then thrown away.Oil-based paints must be solidified withan absorbent material, such as shreddedpaper, old rags, or sawdust, then sealedin a plastic bag. An oil change boxprovides the same results. Commercialgenerators must handle and dispose ofpaint in accordance with EPA and StateDepartment of Health guidelines.Rock, Dirt, ConcreteDo not throw in trash. Deliver to theWaimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill(Leeward Oahu). Commercialgenerators are restricted from theWaimanalo Gulch Landfill and candeliver to crushing/recycling facilitiesor take to the construction anddemolition landfill in Nanakuli.Old obsolete cell phones can be donated toorganizations for reuse and recycling. Askyour service provider and/or go online atwww.opala.org for a list of organizations.Many provide pre-paid shipping labels.Learn more at opala.orgENV Brochure 20140717.indd 610/9/14 6:31 AM

Business RecyclingAssistanceThe opala.org website offers model recycling program, peer consultants and detailed guidelines for designingrecycling systems, employing waste prevention strategies, buying recycled products and educating employees.Mandatory Recycling LawsBuy Recycled ProductsMost Oahu businesses are affected by one or more of the City’smandatory recycling laws. Bars and restaurants are requiredto recycle glass. Office buildings with 20,000 square feet ofoffice space are required to recycle office paper, newspaper andcardboard. Food waste recycling is mandatory for businessesthat generate large volumes including hotels, large restaurantsand grocery stores, hospitals and food manufacturers/processors.Green waste and cardboard are restricted at City disposalsites to no more than 10% of a truckload. Large commercialgenerators, such as landscapers, property managers, andshopping centers, must separate this material for delivery torecycling and composting facilities. Tires, auto batteries, whitegoods (appliances), scrap metal and commercial e-wasteare all banned from disposal sites and should be recycled.Look for the recycled-content label on products when youshop, and be especially watchful for locally made recycledproducts to support our local recycling collection efforts. Localrecycled products include mulch/compost, glasphalt, crushedglass garden sculptures, crushed glass for construction fill, oilchange boxes, hydromulch, cellulose insulation, and biodieselfuels. Free mulch may be available at Hawaiian Earth Recycling.Call to check on availability and additional locations. Moreproduct and company information at www.opala.org.Education and SchoolRecycling AssistanceTeachers!Subscribe online to WasteLine,Click on the Learning Center at www.opala.org for ideasfor classroom recycling activities, field trips and campusrecycling projects. And don’t miss the annual DiscoverRecycling, a one-day event to introduce educators torecycling resources for your schools and classrooms, includingstudent activity books and recycling education shows.a bi-monthly e-newsletter which profiles successfulcommunity and business recycling programs, innovationsand technology, and opens discussions on new directionsin the City’s waste management and recycling programs.You can stay in the loop, talkin’ trash, connectedto the resources with a click of your mouse.Students!Sign up for Tour de Trash,Use the opala.org website to help you with recycling projectsand papers. Click on the News link for archived stories on wasteand recycling issues in the local and national news. Click on theMedia Library for video clips, recycling songs, photos, graphicart and recycled art. Use these to enhance posters, banners andPowerPoints. The Resource Library provides technical studies,Oahu recycling rates, mandatory recycling laws, recyclingcompany lists, guidelines for conducting a waste audit anddesigning recycling systems, and a glossary of waste/recyclingterms. You could create a really cool project or report.a FREE bus tour of Oahu’s trashier side. Select from fourscheduled tours to get an up-close look at recycling and wasteprocessing operations on Oahu and successful recycling programsimplemented by island businesses. Teachers and groups can call768-3200 for more information about arranging custom tours.Schools and Non-Profit Organizations!Raise funds with HI-5 collection events. Recycling companies offerbig recycling bins and trailers fo

your building to separately collect aluminum, glass, plastic, newspaper, cardboard and green waste reduces the volume of material in your refuse dumpster. The City can help with recycling containers, technical assistance and reimbursement for start-up costs – www.opala.org or call 768-3200. ENV_Brochure_20140717.indd 2 10/9/14 6:31 AM

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