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Free Residential Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Waimea and Pāhoa

Household Hazardous Waste collection events will be held between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the following dates and locations:

The County of Hawai‘i’s 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 our website at 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. Business, government agency, non-profit agency, or farm wastes are prohibited by law. No latex paint, electronic waste, or tires will be accepted. 

Social/Physical Distancing Rules for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events:

These rules are for your safety and the safety of the staff conducting these events. Please kōkua, and thank you for doing your part to keep these events safe for all participants.

If you have any questions regarding these HHW collection events, please contact Chris Chin-Chance, Recycling Specialist with the Department of Environmental Management, at (808) 961-8554 or email recycle3@hawaiicounty.gov. Mahalo for your kōkua in keeping our island a clean and safe paradise!

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