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City outlines recycling rules, contamination problems and GROW food‑waste pilot for April 2026
Summary
The City and County of Honolulu recycling branch explained what goes in blue and green carts, described contamination and convenience‑center practices, confirmed compressed-gas and appliance recycling, and announced the GROW pilot to accept food waste in select areas beginning 04/01/2026.
Henry Gabriel, recycling program branch chief for the City and County of Honolulu, presented what materials belong in blue recycling carts (glass bottles/jars, aluminum and bimetal cans, corrugated cardboard, plastics #1 and #2) and what should go into green compost carts (yard trimmings, fruit/vegetable matter and yard debris). Gabriel described convenience‑center services for compressed‑gas tanks, tire recycling, metal and e‑waste, and advised residents to contact hazardous‑waste firms for…
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