HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR050319DPWTHE COUNTY OF KAUA'I
DEREK S. K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
mqa MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
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News Release
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2019
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
LYLE TABATA, DEPUTY COUNTY ENGINEER
Tel (808) 241-4992
Fax (808) 241-6604
New image -based signage for Kauai Recycles Program
LIHU`E — The Department of Public Works Division of Solid Waste is proud to announce
the shift to image -based signage for plastic collection through the Kauai Recycles residential
collection program.
The new signage illustrates common containers that are in and out of the program.
"Our office understands that plastic recycling can be very confusing compared to more
straightforward material like cardboard, paper, and aluminum," said Solid Waste Programs
Coordinator Allison Fraley. "With this new signage residents should be able to quickly assess
the material they have and recognize if it's recyclable or not. It's not enough to know if an item is
a #1 or #2 plastic anymore, we have to educate the public further and show them exactly the
type of material that's accepted."
The participation and enthusiasm residents and visitors have shown for recycling is
greatly appreciated, and the County of Kauai hopes to carry it on with this new signage. The
public can make an even bigger impact by first reducing the amount of plastic material they use,
or by switching to reusable products and packaging.
For more information about the Kauai Recycles program, please call the Solid Waste
Division, at 241-4841, or visit their website at: www.kauai.gov/kauairecycles.
PLASTIC PLASTIC
NOT ACCEPT ACCEPTED
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No clamshells, Styrofoam,
bags, 5 gal containers or #i & #2 bottles and jars
larger, tubs, and #347 or with screw on caps ONLY.
black plastic. (Please throw away caps)
WHEN IN DOUBT THROW R OUT