Free Residential E-Waste Collection Update
     Special efforts have been made to offer free (subsidized) electronic waste collection for residents once a month for May and June.

• Hilo - Saturday, June 4th @ Mr. K's
• Kona - No collection until further notice

The County of Hawai`i will announce a restructured e-waste collection program from July 2022. For more information, visit the County's website.

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 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")

Acceptable for Recycling

• Printers
• Monitors
• TVs
• DVD players
• Electronic devices
• Computer/laptops/tablets
• Fax machines
  
• Multi-function printers
  

• Computer Peripherals (keyboards, mice, etc.)
• VCRs
• Blue Ray Players
• Stereo receivers/amplifiers (no speakers)
• UPS systems
• Digital cameras
• Mobile and landline telephones

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.

 

E-Waste Schedule & Fees

Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center, Hilo

Customer Type	Saturdays
Households/Residents	$0.55 per pound
Businesses, Schools, Nonprofits & Government Agencies	$0.95 per pound

Pick-Up Service

Customer Type	Transport Fee
Households/Residents	$0.55 per pound + $1.65/mile (minimum fee may apply depending on location)
Businesses, Nonprofits, Schools & Government Agencies	$0.95 per pound + $1.65/mile (minimum fee may apply depending on 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.