Kauai Recycling and HI5

Almost one billion beverage containers are sold each year in Hawai’i. We can help by recycling as many of these containers as possible. If not, they will often be discarded as waste or litter in our community. The HI-5 Recycling Program acts as an incentive by refunding 5¢ for each container returned to a redemption center in – Hanalei, Kilauea, Lihue, Kapahi, Nawiliwili, Koloa, Lawai, or Kekaha.

How to Prepare HI-5 Containers:

• Look for containers labeled: HI 5¢, HAWAII 5¢, Hawaii 5¢.
• Empty containers of liquid, food, or trash.
• Remove caps from all bottles.
• Sort by material type – plastic, glass, aluminum, and bi-metal
• Aluminum and plastic may be crushed (except at reverse vending machines).

If we all participate in the HI-5 Recycling Program:

• We can save resources and energy.
• We can reduce litter and trash in our ‘āina.
• We can prolong the life of our landfills.
• We can raise money for schools or groups.
• We can reduce pollution and protect our parks and beaches.
• We can protect wildlife and their natural habitats.

For more information, visit the county’s Kauai recycling website.