BUSINESS LOANS

•  Business Loans Available: Ask the Loan Fund Managers at MEO Business Development Corp. to see how they can help you finance the start-up or expansion of your business. MEO BDC also offers business planning classes. Call 249-2990 today!

RECYCLING

•  HABITAT RESTORE Great deals! Discounted prices on fantastic reusable building materials, appliances and more! M-S 9-4, Habitat for Humanity, 986-8050.

•  HOME COMPOSTING classes sponsored by County of Maui and Sharing Aloha, taught by Wilma of Joy of Worms, held monthly. Registration required. 573-3911. www.joyofworms.com.

•  NEW! BATTERY RECYCLING! Recycle nicad & alkaline household batteries on Maui, Molokai & Lanai at 15 locations. Call Community Work Day 877-2524, or go to www.mauicounty.gov/recycle.

•  PLASTIC CARRY OUT BAGS Will be Officially Retired@ from the County of Maui on 1/11/11. Start using reusable bags NOW! www.mauicounty.gov/recycle.

•  PROPANE TANKS 20 lb. and under can be recycled for FREE at Airgas/Gaspro

in Kahului, 877-0056. Sponsored by County of Maui, SOS Metals Island Recycling & Airgas/Gaspro.

•  RECYCLING DONATE good, clean, reusable items through the ALOHA SHARES NETWORK to local non-profits. Tax receipts provided by non-profits. No clothing/ shoes. A Maui Recycling Group Project 268-4380. www.alohashares.org.

•  Recycle Phone Books! For drop off locations call 874-9095 or go to www.mauicounty.gov/recycle. Sponsored by EZtoUseIslandPages (the little blue book)

•  REDUCE YOUR FOOT PRINT! Recycle Athletic Shoes at most local fitness centers (used for playground surfaces.). Sponsored by County of Maui, and participating centers. Call the Sneaker Hotline, 573-3040 for nearest location.

•  RESIDENTIAL METALS: Recycle many metal items! Central Maui Landfill Mon-Sat 6-3. Please kokua: follow posted instructions. No items w/fluids allowed. Call Recycle Maui Hotline 270-7880.

SERVICES

•  Alterations by Rose: Fits Right! Call Rose at 669-1055.

•  Lahaina Garage Door Handyman 808-226-8931.