HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Honolulu Department of Environmental Services is partnering with Re-use Hawaiʻi and Goodwill Hawaiʻi to create a new reusable materials drop-off site at the Kapaʻa Transfer Station beginning May 31.
The partnership is in alignment with the city’s long-term sustainability and waste reduction strategies. The new site is set to be in a pilot phase for approximately six months on Saturdays and Sundays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Items such as clothing, textiles household goods, small appliances, mirrors, furniture and more will be accepted at the Kapaʻa Transfer Station during the weekend hours.
“This reuse pilot is part of our department’s commitment to resource recovery and landfill diversion,” Environmental Services Director Roger Babcock said. “We’re proud to partner with respected organizations like Re-use Hawaiʻi and Goodwill Hawaiʻi, who will ensure the materials collected are put to good use in our community.”
The collection and distribution of donated items will be managed by Re-use Hawaiʻi and Goodwill Hawaiʻi, with the donations repurposed, resold or redistributed to support the local community and environment.
“The pilot project represents an exciting collaboration that makes it easier for residents to choose to recover resources,” Re-use Hawaiʻi Executive Director Quinn Vittum said. “By partnering with Goodwill Hawaii and the City and County of Honolulu, we’re expanding access to donation options for the community right at the point of disposal. Together, we’re helping to keep valuable resources out of the landfill and support the circular economy.”
For more information regarding the donations, visit ENVHonolulu.org.