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Where to take concrete? - terracore - 06-30-2013
Hello,
I'm tearing down a rock wall that somebody tried to build by carelessly stacking rocks and dumping concrete on top of it.
I need to dispose of the concrete. It is concrete mixed with lava rock but mostly concrete.
Where do I take it? Is it against the rules to dump it at the transfer station with household waste?
RE: Where to take concrete? - taropatch - 06-30-2013
That is a good question. If you can't use it as fill in a low spot, you might try posting a craiglist ad as there are always folks in need of fill. If no one bites, you might then offer free delivery. I have even dug out rock and replaced the puka with broken concrete, tile, pots and used the more valuable rock for wall and garden bed projects.
Tip: When construction guys smash out sidewalks, the pieces can be used for garden walkways. Many times they are too happy to have you haul it away for them. I smash the large pieces with a sledge hammer to make them more manageable.
RE: Where to take concrete? - OpenD - 06-30-2013
As far as I know, the South Hilo Landfill accepts demolition materials, including broken concrete. Call them at 961-8663 to confirm.
RE: Where to take concrete? - rainyjim - 06-30-2013
Hi Steve.
I don't know if you read this already. But I'll add the link. Basically I read through it and it sounds like a no on the transfer station...but who knows read it and see what you think it doesn't address concrete/lava rock specifically, but it does have some vague terms that those items may fall under... Anyways see what you think...unless you've already read it?
Thank you for your k#333;kua in protecting our environment.
RULES FOR TRANSFER STATIONS:
A. GENERAL RULES:
All materials shall be deposited directly into the container. Waste disposed of outside of the containers constitutes illegal dumping.
Burning of refuse is extremely dangerous and is not allowed.
Scavenging is not permitted.
The County expects recycling of greenwaste whenever possible - including shrubbery, palm fronds, tree cuttings & grass clippings at the Greenwaste Recycling Facilities located at the East Hawai‘i and West Hawai‘i Organics Facilities, or at designated bins at specific Recycling & Transfer Stations.
Scrap Metal, including white goods (refrigerators, stoves, etc.), is expected to be recycled at either the Kealakehe/Kailua-Kona or Hilo Scrap Metal Facilities, or at designated bin at specific Recycling & Transfer Stations, and should not be put into Transfer Station refuse containers.
B. PERMITTED MATERIALS:
Household refuse, residential do-it-yourself construction and demolition not exceeding 4 feet in length, soft compactable bulky items (mattresses, stuffed chairs, and couches) and residential self-hauled greenwaste.
C. PROHIBITED MATERIALS:
Prohibited materials shall include all commercially hauled rubbish, garbage, swill or refuse, prohibited materials as defined by the State Department of Health, refuse generated by a business, Federal or State agency, religious entity or nonprofit organization.
No abandoned vehicles. Check http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/recycle/automotive/ or the phone directory for options.
No tires; including cut, sliced, chipped or shredded.
No wastes from manufacturing, industrial or agricultural processes (e.g. farms). No hard bulky items, such as hide-a-beds with metal frames. These items must be taken directly to the South Hilo or West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfills. Any oversized items may be assessed an additional special handling fee in addition to the regular landfill tipping fee.
No materials from either commercial/business construction or demolition work.
No asbestos waste. Asbestos waste is accepted at West Hawai’i Sanitary Landfill only (contact Waste Management @ 886-0940)
No canec building material waste. Canec waste is accepted at West Hawai’i Sanitary Landfill only (contact Waste Management @ 886-0940)
No dead animals, animal parts or other similar organic wastes. Disposal at landfill by appointment only, please call 961-8663 (Hilo) or 886-8059 (Pu‘uanahulu).
No hazardous or radioactive wastes including fluorescent light bulbs, batteries, and e-waste shall be thrown down the chutes.
No landscape contractors or commercial haulers of residential greenwaste materials. Take to designated greenwaste facilities.
D. PENALTIES: Any violation of this article is a petty misdemeanor. In addition to the petty misdemeanor, any person who violates the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction, be required to remove their refuse or shall be liable for the costs of removing that refuse. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. (County Code §20-45)
E. NO COMMERCIAL REFUSE, COMMERCIALLY HAULED RESIDENTIAL WASTES OR COMMERCIAL HAULERS ALLOWED! Please see rules for LANDFILL DISPOSAL below.
RULES FOR LANDFILL DISPOSAL:
A. GENERAL RULES:
LANDFILL DISPOSAL PERMITS:
Required for commercial disposal of waste at both the SHSL in East Hawai‘i and at the WHSL in Pu‘uanahulu.
Solid Waste Facility Disposal Permit Applications are available at the Department of Environmental Management office at the Puainako Town Center.
DEAD ANIMALS, ANIMAL PARTS or SIMILAR ORGANIC WASTES; MEDICAL WASTES, OVERSIZED and OTHER SPECIAL HANDLING WASTES:
Disposal at landfill by appointment only, please call 961-8663 (Hilo) or 886-8059 (Pu‘uanahulu).
B. HOURS OF OPERATION:
South Hilo Sanitary Landfill (SHSL): 6:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
West Hawai’i Sanitary Landfill (WHSL): 7:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. (CLOSED SUNDAYS, effective August 1, 2010)
C. LANDFILL TIP FEE RATES & PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Currently the landfill tip fee rate is $85.00 per ton (pro-rated for any fraction thereof). Hawai‘i County Code §20-49 (a)(1)(A)
Special Handling fee of $85.00 per load or fraction thereof will be assessed on special categories of commodities to be landfilled and for any material deemed to require special handling (e.g. oversized material). Questions? Call South Hilo Sanitary Landfill at 961-8663 or West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill (Pu‘uanahulu) at 886-8059. Hawai‘i County Code §20-49 (a)(1)©
We accept checks and credit cards with proper identification. Sorry, we do NOT accept cash.
D. Please remember to recycle all recyclable materials (Scrap Metal, Greenwaste & Other recyclables) prior to entering the landfills. Do not mix loads destined for recycling and the landfill.
In accordance with applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Local laws and regulations include, but not limited to: "Hawai’i County Code, Chapter 20: Refuse" and "County of Hawai’i - Department of Environmental Management – Solid Waste Division – Administrative Rules for Solid Waste Refuse Control and Disposal Fees."
http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/facilities/#.UdFgoLe9Kc0
RE: Where to take concrete? - kalakoa - 07-01-2013
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Originally posted by terracore
I need to dispose of the concrete. It is concrete mixed with lava rock but mostly concrete.
How big are the chunks? I have pickup truck and plenty holes to fill...
RE: Where to take concrete? - Carey - 07-01-2013
Ihave posted "free fill- you get it & haul" on craigslist quite a few times, with success - of course there will be those that respond wanting it delivered for free! but I do not even bother with those replies.... helps to attach some pictures of what you are offering...
RE: Where to take concrete? - terracore - 07-01-2013
quote:
Originally posted by kalakoa
quote:
Originally posted by terracore
I need to dispose of the concrete. It is concrete mixed with lava rock but mostly concrete.
How big are the chunks? I have pickup truck and plenty holes to fill...
How big are the holes? I'll make the concrete fit. You can have as many rocks as you want too.
RE: Where to take concrete? - EightFingers - 07-02-2013
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No dead animals, animal parts
That mean I have to keep my chicken, cow and pig bones from dinner?
Just kidding. [}
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RE: Where to take concrete? - terracore - 07-02-2013
B. PERMITTED MATERIALS:
Household refuse, residential do-it-yourself construction and demolition not exceeding 4 feet in length, soft compactable bulky items (mattresses, stuffed chairs, and couches) and residential self-hauled greenwaste.
I'm guessing concrete chunks are "construction and demolition" materials, and therefore allowed at the xfer station?
RE: Where to take concrete? - Seeb - 07-02-2013
chunks of concrete could break the compactor
then they will make up a reason why everyone has to take their trash to hilo