Bottle Bills in the News
Hawaii
2010
2009
- Recyclers are not obliged to take nondeposit items
Honolulu Star-Bulletin. November 6, 2009
- HI-5 recycling program redemption rate climbs
The Honolulu Advertiser. July 31, 2009
- HI-5¢ returns hit record 77% in dismal economy: Data show redemption rates on rise; state hoping to avoid half-cent increase
The Honolulu Advertiser. May 16, 2009
- Hawaii's largest retailers may be required to redeem containers: Bill would require biggest stores to collect recyclables
The Honolulu Advertiser. April 19, 2009
- 600 HI-5 recycling bins coming to parks, neighborhood centers
The Garden Island. April 8, 2009
- Curbside program grows
Honolulu Star-Bulletin. March 22, 2009
- Bill requires stores to have redemption services
Honolulu Star-Bulletin. March 10, 2009
- State settles with Kauai HI-5 collector
Pacific Business News. February 5, 2009
- Mayors Look For Help From Legislature
KHON 2. January 13, 2009
2008
- Hawaii Health Department Cites Five Star Transportation for HI-5 Violations
Hawaii Reporter. December 5, 2008
- Blue home bins will not affect HI-5 program
Honolulu Star-Bulletin. October 21, 2008
- Hilo beverage company fined for lax record keeping
Honolulu Advertiser. October 4, 2008
- Isle recycler hits its glass ceiling: Effort to deal with Oahu issue leads to less green effect here
The Maui News. September 15, 2008
- With City's Curbside Recycling Program Launched, Bottle Bill No Longer Necessary on Oahu
(Opinion) Hawaii Reporter. August 6, 2008
- HI-5¢ fund balance at $20 million, mostly from unclaimed deposits
The Honolulu Advertiser. August 1, 2008
- HI-5 Recycling Program Redemption Rate Remains High at 72%
(Press Release) Hawaii Department of Health. August 1, 2008
- Hawaii Health Department Settles With Reynolds Recycling Inc. for Violations of the State Deposit Beverage Container Program
Hawaii Reporter. June 17, 2008
- DOH cites Rolloffs Hawaii for recycling violations
Pacific Business News. March 19, 2008
- Fines proposed for bottle law violations
The Maui News. March 4, 2008
- State Senate Passes Bill to Mandate On-Site Recycling Redemption Centers at Hawaii's Big Box Retailers
Hawaii Reporter. February 20, 2008
- Hawaii considers bottled water tax
Bevnet.com. February 1, 2008
2007
2005 and earlier
