What is recyclable in Kauai?

What is recyclable in Kauai?

What to Recycle

• Check recycling arrows on container.
• #1 Plastic usually includes water, beer, and soda bottles.
• #2 Plastic usually includes gallon milk jugs, laundry detergent containers and shampoo bottles.
• Remove lids and Drain containers.

What happens to recycling in Kauai?

Where does our recycling go? Currently, Kaua’i’s recyclables are marketed to Asian regions (excluding China) with the exception of HI5 glass which is sent to California for remanufacturing in to new bottles and Non-HI5 glass which stays on Kaua’i and is used in construction, landscaping, art, and other projects.

What is HI5 recycling?

(Aluminum Cans, Plastic Bottles, Glass Bottles) Each year, over 900 million beverage containers are sold in Hawai’i. Consumers can help to prevent these containers from ending up in the waste stream or as litter in our community by recycling all of their beverage containers.

How do I dispose of batteries in Kauai?

Residents may drop off their alkaline, NiCad, or Lithium batteries inside the main entrance at the Kauai Resource Center. This program is reserved for residents only and no lead acid batteries are accepted at this location. Please call 241-4841 with any questions.

Where can I dispose of paint in Kauai?

Latex Paint Disposal If you have a large quantity of paint that can be donated for reuse, contact Habitat for Humanity in Hanapepe (335-0296) or Restore Kauai in Kapaa (639-3343) to see if they can accept your paint for reuse.

What does me 5 cents mean?

It means that in the states of Hawaii, Iowa, Vermont, and Connecticut you can be paid 5 cents for turning in that bottle for recycling. The part above that mentions New York, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Maine (also 5 cents), and a whopping 10 cents in Michigan. California, too!

What does CRV stand for on plastic bottles?

California Refund Value
The California Refund Value (CRV) is the amount paid to consumers when they recycle beverage containers at certified recycling centers. The minimum refund value established for each type of eligible beverage container is 5 cents for each container under 24 ounces and 10 cents for each container 24 ounces or greater.

How do you dispose of paint in Hawaii?

Small quantities generated at home can be disposed of with your regular household rubbish. Latex paints can be hardened in the can, then thrown away. Oil-based paints must be solidified with an absorbent material, such as shredded paper, old rags, or sawdust, then sealed in a plastic bag.

What does CA CRV me HI 5 Cents mean?

If you see a symbol that says CA CASH REFUND or CA CRV,* you’ll get more out of that bottle or can than a little refreshment. That symbol means the container is eligible to be recycled for cash. What you get: 5¢ for most glass bottles, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans less than 24 ounces.

What is CRV on bottles?

The California Refund Value (CRV) is the amount paid to consumers when they recycle beverage containers at certified recycling centers. The minimum refund value established for each type of eligible beverage container is 5 cents for each container under 24 ounces and 10 cents for each container 24 ounces or greater.

Why is CRV taxed?

Since CRV is a regulatory fee rather than a deposit, according to the Board of Equalization, it becomes part of the price of the product. Therefore, if the product is taxed, the CRV is also taxed.

Can I throw away butane cans?

Do not toss butane cans—even empty butane cans—into the garbage. Not only is this potentially dangerous, but it may subject you to fines or other penalties.