Free Residential E-Waste Collection Update
     Mr. K's continues its regular collection of residential and commercial electronic waste. 
     The County's free residential e-waste collection program in Hilo and Kona has been suspended until further notice. The County 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, 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:

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.

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 Schedule & Fees

Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center, Hilo
Customer Type
Recycling Fee
Households/Residents
No charge
Businesses, Schools, Nonprofits & Government Agencies
No charge
Pick-Up Service
Customer Type
Transport Fee
Households/Residents
$0.00 per pound + $1.65/mile
(minimum fee may apply depending on location)
Businesses, Nonprofits, Schools & Government Agencies
$0.00 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.