The County of Kauaʻi”s number 1 goal in the General Plan is to become a sustainable island.
Curbside recycling is a core component of a sustainable solid waste system.
Efficient and effective curbside recycling is not possible without a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), a facility in which the recyclables picked up at the curb (paper, glass, plastics, metals) are separated, cleaned, sorted and baled for sale as feedstock for new products
Building a MRF is a top priority in the Countyʻs current Solid Waste Plan, but that priority has been neglected for several years.