List of Junk Authority Hawaii Resources- Numbers, Websites and Information that we have found useful as we learn how to properly dispose of items on the Big Island of Hawai’i .
- County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management website:https://www.hawaiizerowaste.org
- Pacific Environmental Corporation, (PENCO) website:http://www.penco.org | Hazardous Waste Disposal Phone (808) 545-5195
- State of Hawaii, Department of Health https://health.hawaii.gov/shwb/solid-waste/
- Business Services Hawaii | Roll Off Dumpster & Other Services website:http://www.businessserviceshawaii.com
What items are Hazardous?
In accordance with Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations, the Landfill cannot accept hazardous materials. This list is not complete and maybe outdated- it is provided by the DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT – SOLID WASTE DIVISION. Please check on their website for up to date information.
YOU MAY NOT DUMP:
- Paint thinners, solvent, latex paints or oil based paint wastes;
- Waste oils, fuels, other petroleum products, transmission/brake fluids, grease, antifreeze, batteries, or whole tires;
- Household cleaners, polish, or wax;
- Pesticide, snail bait, rat poison, insecticide, fungicide, or herbicides;
- Contaminated soil;
- Asbestos – containing floor tile, pipe/duct insulation, ceiling tile, flooring material or any other material containing asbestos.
- Medical waste;
- Liquids or sludge of any type in quantities larger than 1 gallon;
- Propane, oxygen, MAPP gas and acetylene tanks.