UPDATES

SPECIAL ELECTRONIC DEVICE COLLECTIONS
Responsibly recycle eligible electronic devices at no cost at these special collection events:
  • Naalehu - Saturday, April 25th @ the Naalehu Saturday Market - 10am to 2pm
Closed on Memorial Day
Mr. K's will be closed on Monday, May 25, at both the Hilo and Kona locations. 
See our updated holiday list for 2026 here.
Recycle Solar Panels & Accessories for Less!
Mr. K's recycles solar panels, inverters, solar lead acid batteries, and other accessories. 
Learn more here.
Be sure to empty, clean and sort your HI-5s - Mahalo!
Services in West Hawaiʻi
Collection Dates:
  • Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays
    Closed on Mondays & Fridays
  • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Collected Items:
  • HI-5s
  • Scrap metal
  • Eligible electronic devices
  • Car and UPS batteries
  • Solar panels
Lithium Ion Battery Collection Paused
Mr. K's has temporarily paused the collection of lithium ion batteries. Watch this space or contact Mr. K's for when collection resumes.
Some of the added types of electronic devices.
Now MORE Electronic Devices Can Be Recycled
Amendments  to the Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Law, effective July 1st, 2025, allow more types of electronic devices to be recycled at no cost, including peripherals like keyboards and mice, and older devices like fax machines.
See the complete list of what's accepted for recycling here.

2024 - 2025
"Countdown to Las Vegas"
Sweepstakes!
     Our Winners Board has been reset, and a new round of folks are enjoying onolicious meals from K's Drive-In and refreshing beverages from Kadota Liquor!
     One lucky winner and guest will receive the Grand Prize* -- a trip for two to Las Vegas with room and meals OR a weekend stay for two in Kona. The winner will be randomly drawn from the pool of eligible monthly winners.  See some of the prizes and official rules here.
*The Grand Prize will be randomly drawn from eligible monthly winners from November 2023 to October 2024.  Prize details in Official Rules.
**Must be 21 years or older at the time of entry and a legal resident of the state of Hawai`i to enter. Limited to one entry per person per day. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. The Official Rules of the Countdown to Las Vegas Sweepstakes can be found here or can be requested at the Office.
Vegas Photo via Canva.com
Supporting Refurbished Computers for Our Community
     IT Reuse Hawai`i brings together Hawai`i Community College IT students to refurbish functioning computers for low-income individuals and families. Learn more about how Mr. K's supports this project by donating data-wiped computers and responsibly recycling devices and components that can't be refurbished.
Impact of E-Waste Recycling law
     Even with lighter weights of devices over time, the chart at left suggests the difference recycling goals and incentives can make. TVs have recycling goals and incentives, electronic devices haven't, until the e-waste recycling legislation took effect this year.
     Find out more about electronic waste recycling trends in Hawai`i.

Data from the State of Hawaii Department of Health.
 WANTED: Your Gently Used Clothing Items
     Did you know that Mr. K's has a small thrift store? Clothing generally goes for 50 cents each, while items like heavy coats may be $1 - $5. Help redistribute your gently used items to local families.
     Bring men/women's clothing, shoes, jackets, etc., to the Office.
     We're sorry we are not accepting children's clothing at this time.
Mr. K's is Hiring!
Join the Mr. K's team! Full-time and Part-time positions available.
  • Recycling Handler - FT & PT
  • IT Recycling Staff - FT & PT
HI-5's: Clean. Sorted. No Caps.
Recycling Tip: No Debris in HI-5s
Our goal at Mr. K's is to maximize the amount of waste that doesn't go into the landfill. To help HI-5's be accepted for recycling ...
  • HI-5 items should be empty of liquid or substance ("no debris").
  • Items don't need to be rinsed (but it's nice if you can :-) ).
Guidelines here. Mahalo for your help!
Support Your School/Charity with Mr. K's
Learn more about how you can donate your recycling funds to support your school, community group or sports team, and how you can post community announcements on Mr. K's light board.