Electronic Device Recycling in 2025
   The Hawaii Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Law requires manufacturers of electronic devices to operate recycling programs. The State of Hawai`i recently enacted Act 162 (2025), which expands the definition of an electronic device eligible for recycling under the law to include items such as a household router and modem; uninterrupted power source (UPS); peripherals such as a keyboard, mouse, or webam; and older devices such as a fax machine.
   Learn more at the State Dept. of Health's Electronic Device Recycling & Recovery Law page.

 

Hawai`i County Electronic Device Free Collection Events
     Households, businesses, government agencies and nonprofits can recycle their eligible electronic devices at these upcoming free collection events:

• HILO
  Daily for households,  Weekdays only for others
  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center
  815 Kinoole St., Hilo - map

•  KONA
  See our West Hawai`i Services page for schedule, map, and information about other items also collected.
  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  73-5631 Kauhola St. Kailua-Kona - map
  

BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFITS must:

• Schedule an appointment for drop-off in advance, and
• Limits may apply.

For appointments, please contact Mr. K's at 808-969-1222 to schedule or for more information.

 

Accepted for Recycling

• Computers
  
• Keyboards
• TVs (screen larger than 9")
• Stereo Receivers/Amps
• CD Players
• Monitors
• Mice
  
• VCRs
• Speakers
• Digital Cameras
• Printers/Faxes

• Peripherals
• Video Game Consoles
• Power Supplies (UPS)
• Mobile/Landline Telephones
• Laptops/Tablets (screen larger than 4")
• Routers/Modems (for home)
• DVD or Blu-Ray Players/Recorders
• Portable Digital Music Player (with battery & memory)
  
• Peripheral Cords/Adapters

NOT Accepted for Recycling

• Heating or cooling devices, such as toaster ovens and refrigerators
• Fans
  
• Fire Alarms
• Kitchen Appliances (blenders, coffee makers, etc.)
• Light Bulbs
• Power Tools
• Shredders

Visit the County's website for more information on disposing of appliances.

Mr. K's Recycle and Redemption Center is committed to e-waste management and recycling. If you have old or damaged electronics lying around in your home or office, we can help you dispose of them conveniently, safely and responsibly.

Certified Electronics Recyclers

Mr. K's works with end-destination recyclers that are certified by one or both of two accredited certification standards for electronics recognized by the EPA, which includes regular compliance audits by an independent, accredited, third-party auditor:

• Responsible Recycling ("R2") Standard for Electronics Recyclers
• e-Stewards Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronic Equipment (c) ("e-Stewards")
  
  

Secure Data Destruction & Certificates

Data can be safely destroyed in two ways:

• Data erasure using software tested and approved by NIST (National Institute of Software and Technology)
• Degaussing, which uses a magnetic field to erase data

Mr. K's can provide a certificate of data destruction for data wipes for a fee.

Reuse

Mr. K's may refurbish and/or resell items or parts as appropriate and only after destruction of prior data. Mr. K's is not be held responsible for any loss or breach of data.

 

E-Recycling Pick-up Service

• Pick-up service available anywhere on the Big Island, Sundays to Fridays. A transport fee will be charged depending on location.
• Electronic devices should be palletized (4-ft. or smaller) and shrink-wrapped.
  
• Call Mr. K's at 808-969-1222 for details and to schedule a pick up.