#Current Rate

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 […]

The U.S. Postal Service is recommending a two-cent increase for First-Class stamps that would raise the price to 46 cents. If the changes are approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, they would go into effect on January 2nd, and would mark the first stamp increase in almost two years.  The postal service is projecting a […]