Effective Monday, July 15, 2013, hours of operation at four (4) HI-5 certified redemption centers at Hawai‘i County recycling and transfer stations will change following a reduction in funding for the program by the state Department of Health.

The following certified redemption centers will have new hours:
Hilo: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Waimea: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Kealakehe: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Keauhou: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Certified redemption center hours at all other recycling and transfer stations will remain the same.

Please note:  All County certified redemption centers are closed for lunch from 1:00pm to 1:30pm.

The Department of Environmental Management thanks the public for your cooperation and understanding as we work with our contractor to make the HI-5 program as convenient as possible.

For more information or copies of the new schedule please visit hawaiizerowaste.org or contact Chris Thayer at 323-4412 or .