Waste Management - "Perspectives" eNewsletter

Hawaii is green and beautiful all year round, but as many homeowners know, it’s not easy being green when it comes to landscaping. We hope you will "think green" with the following tips:

Try xeriscaping by planting low water use plants, reducing turf grass and creating water-efficient garden designs.
Use native plants in your landscaping, which are usually more resistant to pests and diseases and are adapted to Hawaii’s unique environment.
Trade in your gas guzzling lawn mower for an earth friendly push reel mower. Newer models are much easier to push around than you think and you can get a quick workout while you tend to your lawn.
Use rain barrels to help irrigate your lawn and also save water during the hot summer months. In addition using rainwater helps to reduce storm water runoff.
Start a compost pile to replenish the nutrients in your soil. In addition, you will be helping preserve landfill space by removing your organic waste from your opala.
Grow organically and use all natural fertilizers or pesticides. You will help reduce harmful runoff and have a safer environment for your pets and ohana.

As part of our green landscaping efforts, last year we completed a $100,000 project at Waimanalo Gulch Landfill that included planting 30 monkey pod and Norfolk Pine trees, hydroseeding and installing permanent irrigation. The non-invasive trees were strategically planted on the top of the ash toe berm for added stability and to shield visibility of the landfill from those driving along Farrington Highway. The hydroseeding was done meticulously to blend the berm in with the surrounding landscape. The permanent irrigation, which uses minimal amounts of water, was installed to ensure the trees and grass will thrive for years to come.

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