UPDATES

Closed on Independence Day
Mr. K's will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, 2023.
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 Batteries, Solar Panels 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 - June 9 (Fri.), June 24 (Sat.)
                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  and are limited to one pallet per business or agency customer.
     At  Kona events, lead acid batteries will also be collected. Mr. K's offers $0.10/lb for large batteries (chargers on top) and $0.05/lb for small batteries. Learn more about solar panels.
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.

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
Congratulations to our 2022 "Countdown to Vegas" Grand Prize Winner!
     At the culmination of our 2021-2022 "Countdown to Vegas" Sweepstakes, Mr. K's is happy to announce the Grand Prize Winner is Derrick Menda. Derrick wins either a trip for two to Las Vegas or a weekend for two in Kona. 
     Congratulations, Derrick!
     Get to know Dale Kuamoo, our outstanding IT intern from Hawai`i Community College!
     As a second year in the Associate in Science program at Hawai`i Community College, Information Technology, Dale first got got drawn to IT by creating weblogs in Xanga. Her hardware interest in taking things apart brought her to Mr. K's. Welcome, Dale!
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
Mr. K's Does Newspaper!
Start the new year right by diverting newspaper away from the landfill and into on-island uses, such as mulching and composting!
  • Recycle clean newspaper
    (no glossy inserts/adverts, no oil or other stains)
  • Shred confidential documents
  • Purchase newspaper or shredded white paper for re-use
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.

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

Scrap Material Drop Off
  • 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Electronic Waste Collection
  • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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