HRS §332D-3
What counts as processing for the recycling law
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that the definition of "process" in the recycling law does not include handling metallic recyclables that contain certain flame-retardant chemicals, as long as that handling follows all federal, state, and local laws. So those activities are not covered by the law's definition.
businesses
The statute, as written — Exception
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The term "process", as used in section 332D-2, does not include the processing of metallic recyclables containing pentaBDE, octaBDE, or any other chemical formulation that is part of these classifications that is conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Sections this one refers to
§332D-2 Ban on making or selling products with certain flame retardants
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