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
  Twice a month - See home page for upcoming dates.
  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
• Limit items to one pallet-load per business or agency customer.

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.

Two e-waste collection stations set up at the Hilo site on Dec. 10th, 2022.

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.

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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

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