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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Volunteers needed for Jan. 9 cleanup and recycling effort

Advertiser Staff

Organizers of a large-scale cleanup and recycling effort for Waimänalo are seeking 100 volunteers to sort recyclable material and assist in curbside pick-up of bulky items from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 9 at Waimänalo Beach Park.

Scrap metal, including vehicles and appliances, cellular phones, printer cartridges , batteries, tires, magazines, Christmas trees and more will be accepted. For a full list of acceptable items, visit www.huihawaii.org.

The cleanup is being organized by Hui o Ko'olaupoko and the O'ahu Resource Conservation & Development Council with support from Schnitzer Steel Hawaii, the city and state Department of Health.

Volunteers are being asked to work three-hour shifts and each will receive a T-shirt and lunch.

To volunteer, call Kristen Mailheau at 381-7202.