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There are many every day household products that are also recyclable. Below is a list of some household products that are currently recyclable or can be diverted from the landfill. If you have suggestions or questions on any other commodities not listed here, please contact us so we can update our list. Mahalo for your kokua!

Medical Waste

Prescription drugs can be taken to the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events that happen every six months in Kona and Hilo.  Please visit the Household Hazardous Waste page for more information.  For additional information, the following resources have been provided.

"Proper Disposal of Home Health Care Waste" by the State of Hawai'i Dept. of Health

DisposeMyMeds.org

Syringes

"Safe Syringe Disposal Options" by the State of Hawai‘i Dept. of Health

Fire Extinguishers:

To properly dispose/recycle fire extinguishers please take them to the following locations:

Company Location Contact # Fees
Big Island Scrap Metal Hilo & Kona Transfer Stations see Scrap Metal info none
Hilo Fire Extinguisher Kea‘au 966-7356 $5.00/unit
National Fire Protection Hilo & Kona

935-8448

325-7891

$15.00/unit

or $10.00/unit if sold by them
Guardian Fire Waimea 889-0608 $8.00/unit, only if sold by them

The Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events will not accept fire extinguishers.