Although it’s convenient to toss used or unwanted items in the trash, many products can be put to better use by recycling them. By recycling, you can make an enormous difference in your environmental impact and reduce landfill waste. Here are three common materials you can set out for recycling pickup.

Which Materials Are Recyclable?

1. Plastic

Only clean, dry plastic bottles are recyclable on Maui; anything with a neck or handle. No clear food containers, plastic wrap, or plastic cups or utensils.

2. Glass

Many asphalt surfaces throughout Honolulu contain at least 10% recycled glass to create a substance known as glasphalt. Homeowners on Maui can easily recycle any clean, dry, bottles; anything with a neck or handle. If you have a significant amount of glass, it’s worth hiring recycling pickup services to save yourself the strain of hauling large bags. Another alternative is to bring HI-5 containers, like those that hold beer, soda, and juice, to a redemption center for a deposit.

3. Green Waste

This includes leaves, grass, yard trimmings, vegetation, and even Christmas trees that are free of ornamentation. Green waste is often recycled to create compost and mulch to bring nutrients to the land. If your property produces a significant amount of green waste, you can either self-shred it and use it as mulch or have a company pick it up for you.

If you’d like to schedule recycling pickup and garbage collection for your home or business, contact the team at Maui Disposal in Wailuku, HI. This local company recycles a variety of materials, including aluminum, plastic, glass, paper, metal, and green waste. Dedicated to customer service, these professionals also service four redemption centers across Maui County for convenient recycling. Learn more about their trash hauling services online, or call (808) 242-7999 to inquire about job opportunities.