| Upcoming Events
"Getting People to Do the Right Thing" Workshop and Lecture March 8
Discover Recycling Fair (January
2010)
TreeCycling (January 2010)
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off (every
other month)
Tour de Trash
eWaste Drop-off Events
Aloha Aina Earth Day (monthly)
"Getting People to Do the Right Thing" Workshop and Lecture March 8, 2010
 Professor, author, and international expert in community-based social marketing, Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr will speak at the University of Hawaii about engaging communities in effective environmental programs, and lead a one-day training workshop.
People know that to protect the environment, we should recycle, use less water, minimize the fuel we consume and conserve in general to reduce our ecological footprint. But actions are not always consistent with what we know is the right thing to do. Dr. McKenzie-Mohr's presentation and workshop discusses a new approach - community-based social marketing for delivering programs to change people's behavior as it affects our environment. The workshop features interactive sessions with frequent opportunities for discussion.
Who should attend?
People who work to encourage residents or businesses to engage in environmentally beneficial behaviors-waste reduction, water and energy efficiency, watershed protection, pollution prevention or transportation changes.
Fostering Sustainable Behavior
Monday, March 8, 2010
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Workshop $15
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Campus Center Ballroom
Register by Feb. 26
FREE Public Presentation
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
School of Architecture Auditorium
RSVP by Feb. 26
Co-Sponsored by
University of Hawaii and Sea Grant Program
City & County of Honolulu, Department of Environmental Services
Sustain Hawaii
TreeCycling 2010
 As you approach Christmas consider
reusable or live potted trees which won't require disposal
or recycling. Artificial trees are another good option. The
New York Times reported that, in 2003, 70 percent
of the Christmas trees in American households were fake.
If you go with a cut tree, please recycle. Island residents
can choose curbside collection or drop-off. Condo and commercial
buildings can arrange to haul trees directly to composting
facilities (no charge for Christmas trees). Please be aware
that the State has discontinued the special treecycling
sites at parks and other locations around the island. Do
not bring your trees to these sites. Condos and commercial
buildings can arrange to haul trees directly to composting
facilities - there will be no charge for Christmas trees,
courtesy of the City.
Household Hazardous Waste
Drop-Off (every other month)
The next day for household hazardous waste drop-off is scheduled
for Saturday, February 6, 2010. Call 768-3201 no
later than one
week prior to each event to schedule
an appointment, or email
us. For more information about household hazardous
waste, click
here. Drop-off dates are scheduled every other month. Future event dates include: April 10, 2010; June 26, 2010; August 7, 2010; October 2, 2010; December 18, 2010.
Tour de Trash 2010
 If
you've ever been interested in learning what happens
to your household "trash" after it's been picked
up or you've dropped it off for recycling or composting,
Tour de Trash is definitely for you. Tour participants
will get an up-close look at the recycling and waste
processing technology in operation on Oahu and behind-the-scenes
tours
of island businesses that have instituted the most
successful recycling programs. For a description and schedule
of Tour de Trash 2010, and to find out how to sign up, click
here.
eWaste Drop-off Events
A list of upcoming e-waste collection events is presented below. For additional e-waste recycling options visit our eWaste recycling page.
Honolulu Weekly's Green Market (biweekly)
Fort Street Mall - Downtown
8 am - 2 pm every other Friday *unless noted
(2010 event dates include:
February 5th and 19th, March 5th and 19th and *Tues 30th, April 16th and 30th, May 14th and *Tues 25th, June *Tues 8th and 25th, July 9th and 23rd, August 6th and 20th, September 3rd and 17th, October 1st and 15th and 29th, November 5th and 19th, December 3rd and 17th)
Courtesy of Pacific Corporate Solutions
Accepts unlimited amounts of residential and commercial e-waste at no charge (includes: Computers, laptops, printers, cell phones, data equipment, etc). Monitors are accepted for a $10 fee. No TVs, stand-alone batteries or stand-alone printer cartridges.
Aloha Aina Earth Day (monthly)
Includes e-waste collection along with many other recyclables. Restrictions apply. Click here for more information.
Aloha
Aina Earth Day (monthly)
Each month, in a different Oahu neighborhood, local
businesses provide free services for the collection
of recyclables. In turn, the community is cleaned
up and the
participating recycling companies donate the funds generated to local non-profit
and
charitable organizations. Items that are typically collected include: scrap
metal, appliances, newspaper and cardboard,
beverage containeers, cellular phones, car batteries, old computers, and
much more. For more details, please view
the flyers for upcoming events: February 27, 2010 (Mililani Mauka)
2010 event dates include:
Jan. 9 - Waimanalo Beach Park - Hui O Koolaupoko
Jan. 23 - Castle High School
Feb. 27 - Mililani Park and Ride - Boy Scout Troop 32
Mar. 6 - Kahuku High School
Mar. 20 - Farrington High School
April 10 - Leilehua High School
April 24 - Kaiser High School
May 1 - Waipahu HS Project Grad
May 29 - Moanalua High School
June 5 - Maili Beach Park - West Oahu Volleyball Association
June 12 - Maunalua Bay - Hui Nalu Canoe Club
July 10 - Campbell High School
July 24 - Kahaluu Regional Park - K.E.Y. Project
Aug. 7 - Kaala Elementary School
Aug. 28 - McKinley High School
Sept. 4 - Oahu Veterans Center
Sept. 18 - Pearl City High School
Oct. 2 - Waialua Community Association
Oct. 16 - Kaimuki High School
Nov. 6 - Leeward Community College
Dec. 4 - Kapolei High School
Dec. 11 - Hawaii Kai Park and Ride - Imua Athletics
For
more information on the Aloha Aina Earth Day events, please contact Rene
Mansho at 306-1876.
Here are a few photos from past events.
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