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Recycling in Hawaii County, HI

What Hawaii County itself runs: 4 landfills, sites and programs covering 6 items. If your town doesn’t have its own page, these are usually the places to start.

Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

What Hawaii County takes, item by item

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County sites and programs

County of Hawai'i Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

Recurring residents-only collection events for household hazardous waste, including most household batteries and limited oil-based paint. The next Hilo and Kailua-Kona events are planned for February 2027 (dates to be announced). E-waste is not accepted.

Hawaii County residents

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County of Hawai'i tires (not collected at County sites)

The County of Hawai'i does not take whole tires at any transfer station, landfill or scrap metal bin. Leave old tires with the tire retailer (the purchase price includes a disposal fee) or use a private tire hauler or recycler.

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Hawai'i Energy Rid-A-Fridge (County of Hawai'i listing)

Listed by the County of Hawai'i: Hawai'i Energy pays $75 for each old, working refrigerator or freezer of 14 cubic feet or larger turned in for recycling, with free haul-away.

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Habitat for Humanity Hawai'i Island ReStore (Kona)

Donation store at 73-4161 Ulu Wini Place, Bay 1, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 (the Census geocoder places this address in Kaiminani CDP, north of Kailua). Takes clean furniture and mattresses.

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Cities and towns in Hawaii County with their own guides

Where this information comes from (9)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • County residents-only HHW collection events accept most household batteries (alkaline, NiCad, NiMH, lithium ≤11 lb, automotive lead-acid). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW collection events for Hilo and Kailua-Kona are scheduled for February 2027 (dates TBD). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • HHW events are for residents only; commercial materials/quantities prohibited by law. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Latex and acrylic paint is not taken at HHW events; it is collected for reuse at County reuse centers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Paint (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • Households may bring limited oil-based paint, varnish or stains to County HHW collection events; landfill disposal not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Tires (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • County does not collect whole tires at any transfer station or landfill, nor in scrap metal bins. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Tire prices in Hawai‘i include a non-refundable disposal fee; you can leave old tires with the retailer. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliances or White Goods (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • Hawai‘i Energy Rid-A-Fridge (with the County) pays $75 per working refrigerator/freezer 14 cu ft or larger and hauls it away free. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • RESTORES - Habitat for Humanity Hawai'i Island (opens in new tab) · Habitat for Humanity Hawai‘i Island
    • Habitat ReStores accept donated furniture free of stains, pet hair, odors and damage, and mattresses free of stains, tears and odor. Checked October 26, 2026.

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