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(Opala, Plastic Bag Ban) Develops and administers City and County recycling programs. Provides island residents and businesses with information regarding current recycling programs and programs in development for the island of Oahu, including drop-off recycling centers, recycling for condos and businesses, backyard composting, workshops. Call about the Plastic Bag Ban that became effective on 7/1/15. Accepts green waste and Christmas trees at City facilities or directly at the composting sites.

Administers recycling hotline. Provides information about recycling in Maui County.

Provides recorded messages regarding recycling programs available on all islands. Refers callers to various recycling groups, sites and programs. Coordinates Hawaii Materials Exchange which allows companies and individuals to list unwanted or extra materials and supplies that they will donate or trade. Maintains lists of needed materials and supplies. Encourages general public such as non-profit agencies to actively utilize the supply lists to meet their needs and reduce costs of obtaining new equipment. Input and retrieval accessible by modem.

The City and County of Honolulu provides 10 public refuse drop-off locations: 6 convenience centers, 3 transfer stations and 1 landfill, around the island for residents to dispose of their household rubbish. Residents may use any of these locations free of charge. Maintains sites for disposal of ordinary household refuse. Convenience centers are reserved for residential waste material only, commercial or business refuse (from tree trimmers, roofers, plumbers, small stores, farmers, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Provides information on disposal of other wastes such as dead animals (Animal carcasses and waste products should be taken to City landfill), demolition, construction debris, asbestos or hazardous materials.