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Why Recycle?
Everyday the world is getting smaller and
with our delicately balanced ecosystem we are reminded of
our interdependence with all living things. How much
pollution can the Earth tolerate before we are all willing
to take full responsibility. We need to learn to reuse our
resources that otherwise might end up in the ground, in the
water or in the air as a potential pollutant. Here on Maui
this is a special concern. Everyday we import thousands of
tons of materials from around the world. Only a small
fraction is returned to the source. Where does the rest of
it go? |
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How
did Maui Recycling Service get started?
In 1990, one man, a borrowed truck and 25
concerned citizens brought Maui its first curbside
collection service. Since that time Maui Recycling Service,
Inc. has successfully expanded into the commercial sector
and now recovers more tonnage of recycled material than any
other hauler. Our "hands-on" method ensures that the
materials are source-separated.
We are environmentally conscious and
socially committed individuals who find expending our
energies within our community personally rewarding. For more
see the MRS
Team. |
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The
Cost Of Recycling In Hawaii we
are at least 2500 miles from anywhere else in the world
which makes shipping very expensive. On the mainland there
is a large industry for processing recovered resources but
at the present time there is not a large enough volume of
material to support a large-scale industry in Hawaii.
Therefore, the fee that we charge our customers is the main
source of revenue for the company. We expect that in the
future there will be more participation by local and state
government to make recycling a less expensive part of our
daily lives. |
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According to
some estimates, 80% of all the waste produced on Maui comes
from the business sector. That works out to be 400-500 tons
a day and includes greenwaste, food-waste, paper, cardboard,
plastic, metal and glass. Maui Recycling Service, Inc.
services any size business, from the largest hotels to the
one-person office. We customize programs that fit the
individual company and provide free support materials. To
help with source separation we have a full range of
recycling containers, 32 Gallon, 64 Gallon, and 96 Gallon
universal bins. Larger bins, 1.25 yard, 2 yard, and 4 cubic
yard for large cardboard producers. |
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Curbside pickup
for homes has always been our business. From Napili to
Makena, and from Ulupalakua to Huelo we offer a convenient
monthly service. We collect mixed paper, cardboard,
aluminum, tin cans, plastic, styrofoam, and glass. We
provide written information to assist in the separation
process. Many of our home customers have reduced their
garbage by 50 to 75% by recycling. Sorting
through one's own garbage throws light on our "disposable"
society. While showing us how we can directly participate in
reclaiming the Earth's valuable resources. |
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Completing the Circle
The final step, whether at home or in
business, is to buy products that contain recycled material
and that are friendly to the environment. Maui Recycling
Service, Inc. has always been a supporter of this equation.
We encourage everyone to become more aware of what they are
consuming and it's potential effects on our
environment. |
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The
Future The future is here now.
Recycling is a human issue, one that we all must take
responsibility for. How we deal with our waste can reflect
how we deal with our lives. Maui Recycling Service, Inc. is
dedicated to supporting the beautiful environment of Maui.
Now is the time for us all to
participate.If not now, When? |
