ROH Sec. 42-1.12 directs the Department of Environmental Services to operate an islandwide curbside recycling program collecting at least two recyclable materials, implemented in stages across Oahu.
Honolulu County's curbside recycling program is authorized under ROH Sec. 42-1.12. The director of environmental services establishes the program, phases in service by geographic area, and designates at least two recyclable materials for collection, typically mixed paper and commingled containers. Related rules include Sec. 42-1.11 mandatory recycling for city government operations, Sec. 42-3.5 food-waste recycling provisions, and Sec. 42-3.2 requirements for private dwellings. The county does not currently set a unit-count threshold mandating on-site recycling at apartment buildings, though multifamily properties remain subject to general refuse rules.
Contaminating recycling carts with non-recyclables, missing set-out rules, or failing to participate where required can result in warnings, skipped collection, and civil fines.
Honolulu County, HI
Honolulu County's Building Code Section 16-6.2 requires residential swimming pools on Oahu to be enclosed by compliant fences or protective barriers to preve...
Honolulu County, HI
Honolulu's LUO Section 21-4.40 limits retaining wall heights in required yards to 6 feet when containing fill and combines terraced wall heights for measurem...
Honolulu County, HI
Honolulu's LUO Section 21-4.60 defines 'fence' and governs allowed materials including wrought iron, wire, wood, vinyl, and plastic supported by post foundat...
Honolulu County, HI
Honolulu's Land Use Ordinance Section 21-4.30 defines required yards and street setbacks, including what fences and structures may occupy property lines shar...
Honolulu County, HI
Honolulu County requires building permits for most fences and walls under ROH 18-3.1, though retaining or riprap walls not exceeding 30 inches in height are ...
Honolulu County, HI
Honolulu's Land Use Ordinance Section 21-4.60 limits fence, wall, and hedge heights across zoning districts and imposes additional setback or landscape scree...
See how Honolulu County's recycling requirements rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.