This month, the following free household hazardous waste collection events will be held across Hawaiʻi Island. between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

• Saturday, February 4, 7:30am-2:30pm – West Hawai‘i Civic Center Parking Lot (entry via 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway).
• Saturday, February 11, 7:30am-2:30pm – Waiākea High School Parking Lot B (entry via Po‘okela Parkway, upper driveway off W. Kāwili Street).

Acceptable household hazardous waste includes automotive fluids, used batteries, fluorescent bulbs, and pesticides. For a more complete list of acceptable or unacceptable household hazardous waste, please visit our website at https://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous-waste/.

The 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, no electronic waste, and no tires will be accepted.

Physical Distancing Rules for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Events are as follows:

–    Residents must remain in their vehicles unless directed by authorized personnel.

–    Prior to arriving at the event, HHW items must be placed in a trunk or truck bed. Make sure trunks can be unlocked or opened remotely. If a trunk or truck bed is not available it is preferred that materials are placed in the vehicle’s unlocked and unoccupied backseat area.

–    Due to infection transmission hazard, all containers brought to the event will not be returned and should be disposable.

–    To minimize interactions, items should be labeled HHW. .

–    6-foot physical distancing is required. Facial masks covering nose and mouth are recommended.

–    Anyone feeling ill or showing symptoms of illness should consider postponing their participation in the event or designate someone else to drop off their materials.