TOURISTS ARE PUT-OFF BY LACK OF RECYCLING ON MAUI

I am writing to express my outrage about the lack of recycling for cans, bottles, plastics, paper, etc., on Maui.

During a recent vacation in the Kaanapali area my husband and I were truly shocked to discover how little collaboration there seems to be on Maui to recycle. Stores were not charging deposits or accepting returns. We discussed the situation with our hotel only to be told they didn't want to pay someone to cart these away just so someone else could make money off them.

We spoke with many other travelers from Europe, Canada and across the states who were equally appalled that Maui is still filling landfills with garbage unnecessarily. This is such a turnoff for tourists who recycle at home and take pride in doing their bit to care for the Earth.

Come on, folks, business and government need to get it together and clean up their act. Become good world citizens and create appropriate recycling programs instead of continuing to foul "paradise."

Brenda Pengelly

Victoria, British Columbia