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HI-5 Redemption Center at Hilo Transfer Station Ends on June 29th - Mr. K's Still Open
     Hilo, Kealakehe and Waimea transfer stations will no longer offer HI-5 redemption centers after June 29 (Hilo & Kealakehe) or June 25 (Waimea). The County's press release noted the services were ending because there are other redemption centers within a short distance of these sites.
     HI-5 redemption services at Mr. K's and other sites, such as Atlas and Business Services, continue unaffected.
     Read more at Hawaii Tribune-Herald or Big Island Now.

Free Residential E-Waste Collection Update
     There have been no changes to Mr. K's regular collection of residential and commercial electronic waste. 
     The County's free residential e-waste collection program in Hilo and Kona has been suspended until further notice. The County will announce a restructured e-waste collection program from July 2022. For more information, visit the County's website.
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Mr. K's Joins Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce
     As a new member of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce (KKCC), owner Roy Kadota and team attended and sponsored a booth at the Chamber's annual meeting at the Fairmont Orchid on Friday, June 24th. After providing electronic device collection in West Hawai`i for several years, the KKCC in-person gathering was a welcome chance to connect and re-connect. Roy also had a chance to meet Governor David Ige (above left), who was the guest speaker.

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Alkaline Battery Recycling Pilot Project Diverts 600 lbs.

     Since the pilot project to offer free recycling of single-use alkaline batteries started in mid-September, Mr. K's customers have diverted over 600 lbs. of batteries from the landfill as of late April 2022. Terrific!
     A few reminders:
  • No rechargeable batteries
  • No button batteries
  • Tape over 9-volt battery terminals to prevent fire risk.
Home Depot (Hilo) and Daleco (Kailua-Kona) accept certain types of rechargeable batteries for recycling.
    It will cost about $2200 to recycle 800 lbs. of batteries, including shipping. You can help keep alkaline battery recycling free to everyone by making a donation to the Battery Fund whenever you stop by Mr. K's. Mahalo to all who have supported the project so far!

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2021 - 2022
"Countdown to Las Vegas"
Sweepstakes!

     By popular demand, the latest cycle of Mr. K's "Countdown to Las Vegas" Sweepstakes has started!
     Each month, 4 lucky winners will be randomly drawn from the pool of eligible entries. In response to your requests, there will be more gift certificates! :-D
     The Grand Prize* will be a trip for two to Las Vegas with room and meals OR a weekend stay for two in Kona or Waikoloa. The winner will be randomly drawn from the pool of eligible monthly winners.
      See some of the prizes and official rules here.
2021 - 2022 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 2021 to October 2022.  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

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Consultation Hours for Electronics Repair
   Due to increasing demand for our refurbished electronics shop and e-waste recycling services, Mr. K's is announcing new consultation hours:
  • DROP OFF items at any time
  • MAKE AN APPOINTMENT for consultation if needed
    10 am - 3 pm, Sunday - Friday (no Saturdays)
Learn more.
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Spotlight on Our Recyclers
Lynise: Making Treasures with Thrift

     Lynise loves to keep her eyes open for things that she can transform into gifts for her loved ones. In Mr. K's thrift shop, she found some material with playful drawings of safari animals like giraffes, rhinos and hippos. Lynise plans to bring them to life by coloring them and creating something to give to one of her grandchildren.
     Lynise carries with her business cards that say, "Make gratitude your attitude." Mahalo for sharing your spirit of appreciation, generosity and creativity, Lynise!
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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. 

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 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.
Learn More & Apply
  • 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
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Sorry - No cardboard boxes.
Corrugated cardboard boxes and brown paper bags can be recycled at County Recycle and Transfer Stations for residents, or with other recycling companies for non-residents.

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!
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HI-5's: Clean. Sorted. No Caps.
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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.

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~ One-stop Drop. For the sake of the keiki and malama da 'aina ~
(808) 969-1222   |   info@MrKsRecycleHawaii.com
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815 Kinoole St., Hilo, HI 96720  |   Open Sundays - Saturdays, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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