Vehicles parked along the roadside for extended periods of time are subject to being determined as “Abandoned.” ( Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (HRS), Ch. If your vehicle is not going to be used for a long period of time, move it fully onto your property. If you have any questions please contact the County Abandoned Vehicle Program at 961-8552.ĭo NOT store your vehicle parked along the road. It is not free to abandon a vehicle.īefore disposing of your vehicle remember to remove the license plates and turn them in along with your certificate of title and completed Application for “Junk” Status Vehicle Form to the Motor Vehicle Registration Division of the County Finance Department (961-8351 Hilo or 323-4818 Kona or 965-2721 Pāhoa). The owner will be fined and will be required to pay all charges for removing and disposing of the vehicle. It is a crime to dump a vehicle along the road, in a field or anywhere. Please remove all trash and non-metal items. Vehicles that are no longer repairable or must be disposed of should be taken to a scrap metal operator permitted to take vehicles. Dispose of Vehicles and Auto Parts Properly For information on proper disposal of automotive tires see our tire recovery page. Some recyclers will accept them for free or pay you scrap value for the battery or give you store credit. The State of Hawai‘i and the County of Hawai‘i both passed legislation mandating by law the proper disposal and management of waste tires.įor lead-acid (automotive or solar power) battery recycling see our hazardous waste page in the business/agency/resident section for options. Automotive tires can also become breeding grounds for mosquitoes which transmit various diseases. Mercury is particularly dangerous, even in very small quantities, because when it’s released to the atmosphere and returns to earth as rainfall it endangers aquatic life and public health. When it rains, these substances are then flushed into our waterways. Natural Disasters & Emergency Preparations InfoĪbandoned automobiles and tires not only take away from the natural beauty of Hawai‘i but also may contain toxic substances such as fuels, metals, oils, and coolants that can end up on the ground.Solid Waste Laws & Rules, Plans, Operational Information & Forms.Online Resources & Local Business Directory.Natural Disasters & Emergency Preparations.County of Hawai‘i Solid Waste Facilities.Computers, Electronics & Inkjet/ Toner Cartridges.County of Hawai‘i Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance.Polystyrene Foam Food Container & Food Service Ware Reduction Ordinance – County of Hawai‘i.
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