Specialty recycling drop-off

Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center (Hilo)

815 Kinoole Street, Hilo, HI 96720

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Plan your visit

Operator: Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center Inc.
Hours: Daily 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (except specified holidays); electronic-device collection daily 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Appointments: Not listed
Visit fees: Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it: Open to everyone, according to the site. Businesses: Households daily; businesses, agencies and non-profits by appointment on weekdays for electronics.
Phone: (808) 969-1222

Official website (opens in new tab)Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab)

What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Televisions

AcceptedFree (documented)

Electronic-device collection 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; businesses by weekday appointment.

Computers

AcceptedFree (documented)

Electronic-device collection 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; businesses by weekday appointment.

Other electronics

AcceptedFree (documented)

Electronic-device collection 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; businesses by weekday appointment.

Scrap metal

Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel.

Batteries

AcceptedFees apply

Fees for batteries
Battery disposal fee for battery types the site charges for (per pound)	$9.75 per pound

Single-use alkaline batteries are free; lead-acid batteries are bought for scrap value.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Hours, Location, & Contact - Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center (opens in new tab) · Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center
- Mr. K's Hilo: 815 Kinoole St., Hilo, HI 96720, open every day 8:30–4:30 except holidays. Checked October 26, 2026.
Hawaii DOH: E-waste Collection Locations (opens in new tab) · Hawaii Department of Health, Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch
- DOH lists Mr. K's at 815 Kinoole Street, Hilo 96720 as an e-waste collection location. Checked October 26, 2026.
Computers, Electronics & Printer Cartridges (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
- Mr. K's Hilo (815 Kino‘ole St.) is a free electronics collection site, daily 10–3; households daily, businesses by appointment on weekdays. Checked October 26, 2026.
- County-listed e-device collection sites accept computers, monitors and TVs with screens over 9 inches at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronic Devices - Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center (opens in new tab) · Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center
- Mr. K's accepts computers and TVs with screens larger than 9 inches for recycling. Checked October 26, 2026.
Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
- Mr. K's Hilo accepts non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, etc.). Checked October 26, 2026.
Batteries - Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center (opens in new tab) · Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center
- Single-use alkaline batteries can be dropped at Mr. K's for free (pilot project). Checked October 26, 2026.
- Mr. K's charges a $9.75 per pound disposal fee for some battery types. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
- Mr. K's pays scrap value for lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.

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