Recycling in Kailua-Kona, HI

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

• Hawaii DOH: State Solid Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Hawaii Department of Health, Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch
  • Chapter 342I, HRS bans lead-acid batteries from household rubbish and landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Used lead-acid batteries must go to battery retailers/wholesalers or DOH-permitted collection or recycling facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Chapter 342I, Part II, HRS bans whole motor vehicle tires from municipal and private landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Used whole motor vehicle tires must go to tire retailers/wholesalers or DOH-permitted tire collection facilities or recyclers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hawaii DOH: Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Law (opens in new tab) · Hawaii Department of Health, Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch
  • Hawaii law requires electronic device manufacturers to operate recycling programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered electronic devices include computers, printers and monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions with a viewable screen of nine inches or larger are covered electronic devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hawaii DOH: E-waste Collection Locations (opens in new tab) · Hawaii Department of Health, Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch
  • Manufacturer collection services include staffed drop-off sites, collection services (with a transportation fee) or collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Some manufacturers offer a free mailback option in addition to drop-off and collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • OfficeMax at 74-5448 Makala Boulevard, Kailua-Kona 96740 is a DOH-listed e-waste collection location. Checked October 26, 2026.
• County of Hawai‘i Solid Waste Facilities (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
  • County Recycling & Transfer Stations accept household soft bulky items such as mattresses and couches at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Items at transfer stations must be 7 feet or less in any dimension; hide-a-beds are prohibited. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Hard bulky items such as hide-a-beds with metal frames must go to the East Hawaii Reload Facility or West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Businesses cannot use the transfer stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Solid Waste Facility Locations, Hours, Fees and Rules (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
  • County Recycling and Transfer Stations are free of charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona) transfer station takes corrugated cardboard daily 8–4. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona) Reuse Center accepts usable latex paint, open daily 8–4. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Appliances or White Goods (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
  • County appliance recycling takes clean, drained household refrigerators/freezers, washing machines and clothes dryers; microwaves and electronics are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • There is no charge for household appliance recycling at County facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • No commercial, government or non-profit appliances; one item per customer or vehicle per day. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Appliance recycling at Kealakehe runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday, not Sundays. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • 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.
• Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
  • No charge for household scrap metal recycling at County transfer stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • County scrap metal bins: no commercial/agency/non-profit metal; one load per day, 3 cubic yard limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap metal collection at Kealakehe runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Atlas Recycling Centers in Kailua-Kona takes scrap metal and may pay scrap value. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Big Island Scrap Metal (Kona) accepts all types of scrap metal incl. empty propane tanks; no electronics or microwaves. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Drop-Off Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
  • Drop-off bin for flattened corrugated cardboard and brown kraft paper bags only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may use drop-off recycling bins at transfer stations; businesses may not. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Paint (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
  • Unusable latex paint must be solidified before going in regular rubbish. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Households may bring limited oil-based paint, varnish or stains to County HHW collection events; landfill disposal not allowed. 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.
  • DALECO in Kailua-Kona takes lead-acid batteries (automotive, solar, UPS) free incl. pick-up in service area. 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.
• Computers, Electronics & Printer Cartridges (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
  • County-listed e-device collection sites accept computers, monitors and TVs with screens over 9 inches at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • OfficeMax/Office Depot Kona (74-5448 Makala Blvd) offers free electronics recycling collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Mr. K's Kona (73-5631 Kauhola St.) free electronics collection Sun/Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat 10–3. 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.
• West Hawaiʻi Services - Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center (opens in new tab) · Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center
  • Mr. K's Kona collection takes scrap metals, lead-acid and UPS batteries, and electronic devices. Checked October 26, 2026.

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