Mid-Year Dashboard 2: Electronics

7/31/2023

Graphic with a piggy bank saying that e-waste recycling fees saved by Big Island residents and businesses totaled $229,919.

Graphic saying 2023 E-waste recycled by weight increased by 230%, from 74 tons in 2022 and 172 tons in 2023.

New E-Waste Law & Monthly West HI Collection Successful

Hawai`i Island residents and organizations saved $229,919 in fees for the record 172 tons of electronic waste they've recycled over the first half of 2023. The savings is thanks to Act 151, which funds the program by manufacturers of electronic devices sold in the state.
West Hawai`i residents made good use of twice monthly collection events in Kailua-Kona, where lead acid batteries, solar panels and newspaper are also collected. (map)

Two staffers of Mr. K's unload a flat screen TV from the back of a resident's car and carry it to a pallet, at the Kailua-Kona collection site.

Above: Mr. K's staffers unload a tv from a resident's car at a recent West Hawai`i collection event.

6 Comments

Amy Schwartzberg

10/16/2023 03:11:06 pm

Will u give redemption for solar batteries? I live near hilo. Do you come over to this side?

Mr. K's

10/17/2023 10:08:17 pm

Aloha, Amy. Yes, we can help you. Give our office a call at 808-969-1222 or email us at [email protected] . Mahalo!

Teknik Telekomunikasi link

1/12/2024 04:59:39 am

How much money did Hawai`i Island residents and organizations save in fees for recycling 172 tons of electronic waste during the first half of 2023, and what contributed to these savings? regard <a href="https://it.telkomuniversity.ac.id/">Telkom University</a>

Mr. K's

1/13/2024 01:01:41 pm

Aloha, Telkom University,

Hawai`i Island residents and organizations saved $229,919 in fees for the record 172 tons of electronic waste they've recycled over the first half of 2023.

This was calculated based on what resident and agencies (businesses, nonprofits, government agencies, etc.) would have paid at 2022 fees. In 2023, thanks to Act 151, the costs of recycling eligible electronic devices were shifted from the consumer/owner of the device to the manufacturer. This is known as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Since 2023 was the first year of this program, we look forward to learning from the data.

Diaper Recycling Recycling link

12/30/2024 09:32:29 pm

It’s inspiring to see Hawai`i Island residents and organizations making such a significant impact by recycling electronic waste! Saving nearly $230,000 in fees while keeping 172 tons of e-waste out of landfills is a win for both the community and the environment. Programs like those funded by Act 151 show how collective action and well-structured initiatives can create real change. The inclusion of twice-monthly collection events and the ability to recycle additional items like batteries and solar panels in Kailua-Kona is a fantastic resource for the community to continue these efforts.

Mr. K's

1/2/2025 09:12:01 am

Thank you for such generous feedback from another recycler! <3 We hope to have updated numbers posted soon on our on-going efforts. Thank you for being a part of building a more sustainable world!

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Mid-Year Dashboard 2: Electronics

New E-Waste Law & Monthly West HI Collection Successful

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