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June 8, 2022 MIDWEEK 5
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE (HHW) DISPOSAL
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE DROP-OFF EVENT
Bi-monthly, Saturdays, 9:00am –11:45am
(for residential waste only and by appointment only)
NEXT DROP-OFF EVENTS: Saturday, July 9, 2022 Saturday, September 10, 2022
Call 768-3201 or email householdhazardouswa@honolulu.gov, before Friday, July 1, and Friday, September 2, respectively, to set up an appointment to drop off items at the facility hosting the event.
Please prepare an inventory list of items and include container size and estimated quantities. Only items registered during the appointment process will be accepted on the day of the event. For business related hazardous waste, please visit honolulu.gov/opala for a list of hazardous waste contractors. Below are examples of the types of items accepted at the event:
Covid-19 Guidelines
• Place HHW waste in trunk.
• Remain in vehicle.
• Mask recommended.
• Social distancing encouraged. • Follow staff’s instructions.
Acetone Arsenic Antifreeze Bleach
Boric Acid CFL Bulbs Chlordane DDT Diazinon Diesel Fuel Drain Cleaner Dursban Fertilizer Fungicide
CFL Tubes Gasoline Herbicide Hydrochloric Acid Insecticide Kerosene
Lead Lindseed Oil Lighter Fluid Malathion Mercury Mineral Spirit Muriatic Acid Oven Cleaner
Paint-Aluminum Paint-Lead Paint Stripper Paint Thinner Pesticide
Rust Remover Solvents
Sulfuric Acid Thermometers Turpentine Triazicide
Wood Finish
Wood Preservatives
SAFELY DISPOSE ON YOUR OWN in small quantities. For more items, go to honolulu.gov/opala.
ABSORB/TRASH Pour liquid into a plastic bag with absorbent material, such as shredded newspaper, old rags or sawdust. Once liquid is absorbed, seal the bag, then dispose in trash can. An oil change box provides same results. Paints can be dried in the can, and then trashed.
AEROSOLS Place absorbent material and the spray can in a plastic bag. Close the bag, find the spray nozzle from outside the bag and spray the contents until empty. Dispose with trash.
CAR AND MOTORCYCLE BATTERIES
PROPANE TANKS
Drop off at City Convenience Centers or select Transfer Stations.
- Brake Fluid
- Cooking Oil
- Floor Care Products - Furniture Polish
- Grease
- Lubricants
- Motor Oil
- Paint (water and
oil based)
- Primer (water and
oil based)
- Transmission Fluid
Return to retailer or drop off at City Convenience Centers or select Transfer Stations. Auto battery retailers are required by law to accept old batteries when you purchase a new one. For excess batteries, ask retailers if they will accept additional quantities.
TRASH CAN Securely close product lid to prevent spillage, then dispose in trash. Wrap light bulbs in paper before disposal.
FLUSH DOWN DRAIN Flush down household drain with water and dispose empty container with trash.
- Auto Repair Products
- Alkaline Batteries-Household - Disinfecting Wipes
- Disposable Gloves
- Fiberglass
- Light Bulbs (non-CFL)
- Metal Polish with Solvent - Shoe Polish
- Single Use Face Masks
- Aluminum Cleaners
- Ammonia Cleaners
- Bathroom/Household Cleaners
- Disinfectants
- Hair Permanent Lotions/Relaxers
Subscribe to WasteLine e-newsletter at honolulu.gov/opala.
Rick Blangiardi, Mayor
Paid for by the taxpayers of the City & County of Honolulu
HHW Information Line: 768-3201 – Emergencies call 911 – householdhazardouswa@honolulu.gov