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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.

2022 - 2023
"Countdown to Las Vegas"
Sweepstakes!
     Back by popular demand! Looks like a lot of ono meals from K's Drive In and refreshing beverages from Kadota Liquor are getting enjoyed! :-D
     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.
2022 - 2023 Winners Board
Below are some of the lucky winners of Mr. K's "Countdown to Las Vegas" Sweepstakes.
Congratulations, Everyone!
*The Grand Prize will be randomly drawn from eligible monthly winners from November 2022 to October 2023.  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
Closed on Christmas & New Year's Days
Mr. K's will be closed on Monday, December 25th, and Monday, January 1st. Have a warm and joyous holiday season!
Mr. K's Mid-Year Dashboard
     Small, individual actions mean a lot when multiplied by an island. Some of the stories behind the stats for the first six months of 2023:
     The positive impact of the e-waste legislation (Act 151) passed last year continues to benefit Hawai`i County, both in terms of increased weight recycled and cash savings. Read more.
     Mr. K's collected 78 tons of car batteries. Did you know Hawai`i County could discard over 50,000 car batteries every year?  Read more.
Lauren Blissett does some final touch-ups on the bottle-cap map in an outdoor work area at the Volcano Art Center.
Photo credit: L Blissett
     For months, Lauren Blissett not only dropped off her HI5s at Mr. K's but also took home bags of dirty plastic bottle caps. Her project? Creating a vibrant relief map of our island from styrofoam and bottle caps as part of Changing Oceans: Changing Minds, an art installation at the Volcano Art Center by Māori artist and environmental activist George Nuku (exhibit ended in September).
  • Read Lauren's story and see pictures.
  • Learn more about George Nuku, plastics, the ocean, and the role of artists in discussing climate change in Oceania.
Staff Spotlight - Brianne Moses
Maybe you've wondered how that young cashier or handler could be so mellow and good-natured despite the hot day and hard work? Now's your chance to find out what Brianne Moses enjoys about working at Mr. K's, and why Mr. K's thinks she has what it takes to operate a baler.  Read More.
Watch a Hawaii News Now story on the impact of the new e-waste recycling law
Free Electronics Recycling Collection Events in Hilo & Kona
Kona - Lead Acid & UPS Batteries, Solar Panels, Newspaper also collected
     Recycling at no cost to device owners is made possible by a new state law, Act 151 (2022), which requires manufacturers of TVs, monitors, computers and printers to provide at least monthly collections of these electronics in Hilo and Kona starting in January 2023.
     Households, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits can recycle their eligible electronic devices at these upcoming free collection events:
  • Kona - Selected Friday(s) & Saturday(s) each month.
                 For full schedule, see our West Hawai`i Services page.
                 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                 73-5631 Kauhola St. Kailua-Kona (map)
  • Hilo -   Daily for households, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
                Weekdays only for others, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
     Businesses, government agencies and nonprofits need to schedule an appointment in advance. Limits may apply.
     At  Kona events, lead acid (car) batteries and UPS batteries will also be collected, with pricing offered based on size (lead acid) or whether the battery has been removed from its casing (UPS). Learn more about solar panels and newspaper.
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.
Mr. K's Recycles PV Solar Panels!
   Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, used to generate electricity, have an average life of 20 to 40 years, and panels installed going back to the 19080's are starting to age out. Many contain lead, cadmium, and other toxic chemicals that can leach into the soil.
   Keep PV solar panels out of our landfills by bringing them to Mr. K's for convenient recycling. 
 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. We encourage you to visit the Keiki Closet (tel: 808-215-0311), which supports foster children. Mahalo!
Mr. K's is Hiring!
Join the Mr. K's team! Full-time and Part-time positions available.
  • Recycling Handler - FT & PT
  • IT Repair & Sales 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.

Location & Hours

Contact Info
  • 815 Kinoole St., Hilo, HI 96720
  • 808-969-1222
  • office@mrksrecyclehawaii.com

Hours
  • Sunday - Saturday
  • 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

West Hawai`i Collection
Scrap Material Drop Off (Hilo)
  • 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Electronic Waste Collection (Hilo)
  • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Closed on the Following Holidays
  • New Year's Day
  • President's Day
  • Easter
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
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