ROH §42-7.2
Definitions for the glass recycling law
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section defines key words used in the glass recycling rules. It explains what cullet, glass containers, glass dealers, incentives, and licensed recyclers mean. These definitions help you understand the rest of the law.
The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Cullet. Pieces of crushed glass that may be melted and made into new glass.
Glass Container. A container that is designed and intended to hold a beverage, food, cleaning, health, beauty, or similar product and is manufactured from a mixture of silicates, borates, or phosphates.
Glass Dealer. Any person who is engaged in the manufacture of glass containers within the city or who imports glass containers from without the city.
Incentive. The payment for each ton of glass containers recycled, as authorized under § 42-7.5 .
Licensed Recycler. A person licensed under § 42-7.3 .
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