#Containers
Matson Increases 2012 Westbound Rates by $175 per Container
Matson announced that it will raise its rates by $175 per westbound container and $85 per eastbound container, effective January 1, 2012.
Hawaii beverage container deposit to remain unchanged; redemption rate drops to 76%
Hawaii’s recycling redemption rate dropped to 76 percent this year, following a 79 percent high in 2009. The current rate represents more than 685 million containers recycled during the 2010 fiscal year. The program began five years ago to reduce litter and conserve resources. Under the program, consumers are charged a total of 6 cents […]
Kula, Ulupalakua customers urged to conserve water
The Department of Water Supply today urged all residents and businesses in Kula, Ulupalakua, and Kanaio to use water for health and safety purposes only while the Department restores water to safe levels in the storage tanks. Consumption for the Upcountry water system has averaged 8.6 million gallons per day (MGD) for the past two […]