Hawaiʻi island residents in zip codes 96749, 96778, and 96771 are welcome to recycle a working refrigerator or freezer in Puna. Residents must apply in advance by August 20, 2024 for the on August 24 recycling event at Keaʻau Middle School (16-565 Keaau Pahoa Rd). Applications are available on a first come, first served basis. More info: “Rid-A-Fridge” Recycling Drive Set For Hawaiʻi Island (bigislandvideonews.com)
“Hawai‘i Energy’s Rid-A-Fridge program is a convenient way for residents to recycle their old, energy-consuming refrigerators and freezers, which not only helps them save on their monthly electric bills, but also prevents these appliances from filling up landfills,” said Caroline Carl, executive director, Hawai‘i Energy. “We’re pleased to partner with the County of Hawaiʻi’s Department of Environmental Management for this program to make it easier for participants to properly recycle their appliances.”
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