Electronic Device Recycling in 2023
   The State of Hawai`i recently enacted Act 151 (2022), which mandates that "manufacturers must fully fund their recycling plan, including the collection, transportation, and recycling of all [specified] electronic devices in the State." These plans include recycling targets, collection services at least once per month in at least Kailua-Kona and Hilo, at no cost to device owners, starting in January 2023.

 

 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 more information, schedule and map.
  10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
  73-5631 Kauhola St. Kailua-Kona - map
  

     At  Kona events, lead acid batteries,  solar panels and newspaper are also collected. Mr. K's offers $0.10/lb for large batteries (chargers on top) and $0.05/lb for small batteries.

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
  
• Laptops
  
• Tablets
• TVs
• Monitors
• Printers

• UPS Systems
  
• Keyboards and Mice
  
• Office and Cell Phones
  
• Cameras
  
• VCRs, DVD Players, Blu Ray Players
  
• Stereo Components (no speakers)
  

NOT Accepted for Recycling

• Microwaves
• Heating or cooling devices, such as toaster ovens and refrigerators
  
• Fans
  
• Speakers
  
• 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-Waste Pick-up Service

• Transport Fee: $1.65 per pound
  (a minimum fee may apply depending on the location)
  
• Pick-up service available anywhere on the Big Island, Sundays to Fridays.
  
• E-waste for pick up 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.