MR K'S IS ONCE AGAIN ACCEPTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Please be aware due to the hazardous nature of these batteries we are charging $9.75 per pound disposal fee.
Mahalo!

This pricing will also apply to the following battery types: (Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), and Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn). As well as rechargeable batteries and button batteries. 
 Mr. K's Buys Lead Acid Batteries ...
     When your car battery gives out, bring it in to Mr. K's for responsible recycling AND a little more cash in your pocket. Mr. K's offers the following pricing* for lead acid batteries:
  • $0.10/lb for large batteries (chargers on top)
  • $0.05/lb for small batteries
UPS Batteries
    When your Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery gives out, bring it to Mr. K's for recycling at no cost.
Don't Bury Your Alkaline Batteries!
     Batteries are a routine part of our daily lives. We use them in our flashlights, wall clocks, toys ... but what happens when they run out?
     After intervention by Congress in the 1990s removed mercury, Hawai`i and other states allowed single-use alkaline batteries to be disposed of in landfills.
     But they still contain toxic substances that can leach into our soil and water, which is why HI County includes them as part of their Household Hazardous Waste Collections.
     Home Depot accepts non-leaking rechargeable batteries used in power tools, cell phones and laptops: (Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Lithium Ion (Li-Ion), Small Sealed lead Acid (SSLA/PB), Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), and Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)). Please check with each establishment before taking your batteries there, as policies may change.

What's the cost to recycle a battery?

The Alkaline Battery Recycling Pilot Project
     Alkaline batteries are recyclable. They are primarily made of steel, zinc and manganese dioxide. Their steel casings can be purified and reused, while the zinc and manganese dioxide can be recycled into new products like sun screen and road asphalt aggregate. See other benefits here.
     In order to encourage as many folks as possible to recycle their batteries, single-use alkaline batteries can be disposed of at Mr. K's for free.
     As part of the pilot project, Mr. K's is covering the costs of recycling batteries, including shipping and processing, and is inviting anyone interested to be a part of keeping it sustainable.

How You Can Help Sustain the Project
  • At Mr. K's, you can donate your HI-5 redeemable funds to various community groups. In the same way, we've created a Battery Fund that you can support with your HI-5 funds.
  • You can also make a donation to cover the cost of any batteries you recycle, or pay it forward to cover the costs of others. Visit the office to make a contribution.

Mahalo for being a part of caring for our 'Aina!