This August, household hazardous waste collection events will be held across Big Island between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on the following dates:

Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the Waiākea High School Parking Lot B (entry via Po‘okela Parkway, upper driveway off W. Kāwili Street).

Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Kealakehe High School Parking Lot (entry via Pū‘ohulihuli Street).

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.  These events are for household-generated and self-hauled waste only. Businesses, government agencies, non-profit agencies, or farm wastes are prohibited by law. No latex paint, no electronic waste, and no tires will be accepted.

Visit https://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/household-hazardous-waste/for a complete list of acceptable or unacceptable household hazardous waste items