Let's keep Hawai'i Trash free

Almost everything that goes into our storm drain system goes directly into the ocean untreated, negatively affecting the water quality and marine life. 

Join the Hawai’i Department of Transportation (HDOT), O’ahu District’s Storm Water Management Program in working towards a #TrashFreeHawaii by doing your part to prevent storm water pollution.

We all have a responsibility to protect our water

Even the smallest actions can lead to big change.

Ways to make a difference

Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!

Help keep debris off the highways and roadways, and out of our landfills.

repair vs. discard

Reduce your negative footprint by repairing rather than disgarding them.

Keep it clean

Keeping trash off the streets means it won’t end up in storm drains or the ocean.

Use refillable water bottles

Reduce plastic pollution by using your refillable water bottle.

Approximately 4 Billion Pounds Of Trash Per Year Enters The Ocean.

Make a Change.

As of January 2024. 

Miles Adopted by AAH Volunteers
0
Bags of Trash Collected by AAH Volunteers in 2023
0
Cubic Yards of Debris Removed in 2023
0
Reduction in Trash Discharge Load
0 %

Trash Reduction Plan

HDOT, O’ahu District developed and submitted a Trash Reduction Plan in October 2016, which aims to reduce trash discharged from the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4), or storm water network, and the associated impacts on receiving State waterbodies.

help make a difference

Keeping trash off our highways is one of the most critical ways to ensure our storm drains are free of pollutants and debris.

The Adopt-A-Highway program is a public service program that allows participants from any organization to pick up litter along Hawai’i’s state highways.

Current News On Trash

See the latest from Trash Free Hawai’i.

Understanding Different Types of Waste

Waste comes in many forms, and how we manage each type impacts the health of our environment, on land and in the water. Everything we throw away ends up somewhere.

Bringing New Life to Old Crayons

You can give crayons a second life with a simple, fun craft project that’s perfect for keiki and adults alike! This creative activity not only helps keep waste out of our landfills but also teaches the value of reusing materials in a colorful, hands-on way.

Bittersweet Symphony

Is it a jellyfish? A bridal veil? A beautiful art piece?

Sadly, it’s a plastic bag, like so many that plague our ocean and shorelines. The PSA’s unexpected finish jolts viewers to take note and recognize the need to keep our island clean.

Time Matters

Everyday, all of us take a journey – to the office, to the gym, or to meet a friend. If you had a coffee or energy bar along the way, it may be tempting to toss the wrapper or empty cup before you get to your destination. But holding on to it for just a few moments until you can dispose of it properly can make a world of difference – especially for our environment.