The Kauai landfill is full and we need your help to reduce waste when you visit our precious island. There are recycling locations located on every side of this land. Please use them!
WHAT CAN I RECYCLE?
- #1 and #2 Plastics
- Aluminum cans (no tin cans)
- Cardboard
- Glass
- Junk Mail (brochures, maps, magazines, etc.)
- Newspapers
- (PLEASE REMEMBER TO RINSE CONTAINERS AND REMOVE LIDS)
WHERE CAN I DROP OFF MY STUFF:
North Side:
- Hanalei at the Hanalei Transfer Station (located across from the Princeville Health Club/Spa and the Prince Golf Course.
East Side:
- Kapa’aat the end of Kahau Road (on the way to the bypass road)
- Lihu’e in the back of the K-Mart parking lot on the pavilion side of the store
South Side:
- Po’ipu in the Brenneke’s Parking Lot
- Lawai Post Office
- Ele’ele at the Ele’ele Shopping Center
West Side:
- Waimea at the Waimea Canyon Park
- Kekaha at the Kekaha Landfill
I WANT MY 5 CENTS BACK:
Approximately75,000 beverage containers are thrown into the trash or littered everyhour in the state. The bottle bill (HI 5) was created to increase the recovery of beverage containers. Retailers charge a nickel deposit. You can redeem your deposit at the following redemption centers:
North Shore:
- Hanalei – Kauai Community Recycling Services
5-5299 Kuhio Hwy (next to Waioli Park)
Tuesday 8am – 2pm
East Shore:
- Kaphi – Reynolds Recycling (behind Menehune food mart)
5675B Kawaihau Road
Tuesday – Saturday 9am- 5pm - Lihue – Garden Isle Disposal
2666 Niumalu Road (near sugar cane bldg)
Mon – Fri 8am – 4pm, Sat 8am -noon - Nawiliwili Harbor – Reynolds Recycling
Corner of Wilcox and Kanoa St
Tues thru. Sat 9am – 5 pm
South Shore:
- Lawai – Reynolds Recycling
Lawai Post Office Parking Lot
Wed & Sat 8am – Noon
West Shore:
- Kekaha – Kekaha Landfill
Wed & Sat 8am – 3 pm
Thank you for helping protect and preserve our environment so we all can enjoy our beautiful island for many, many years to come.
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Shelah Abubo is the owner of Jean & Abbott Properties a Kauai based rental agency specializing in luxury Kauai Vacation Rentals. Born & raised on Kauai, Shelah knows the Island intimately and has found her passion in sharing her knowledge and expertise with island travelers and guests.
