LIHUE The Department of Public Works Division of Solid Waste announced a shift to image-based signage for plastic collection through the Kauai Recycles residential collection program.
LIHUE — The Department of Public Works Division of Solid Waste announced a shift to image-based signage for plastic collection through the Kauai Recycles residential collection program.
The new signage illustrates common containers that are in and out of the program.
“Our office understands that plastic recycling can be very confusing compared to more straightforward material like cardboard, paper, and aluminum,” said Solid Waste Programs Coordinator Allison Fraley. “With this new signage residents should be able to quickly assess the material they have and recognize if it’s recyclable or not. It’s not enough to know if an item is a #1 or #2 plastic anymore, we have to educate the public further and show them exactly the type of material that’s accepted.”
