- Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle
- 2-Bin Recycling (Cardboard/Boxboard, Paper, Plastic, Aluminum/Tin, Non-HI5 Glass, Plastic Bags)
- Appliances
- Automobiles & Tires
- Computers, Electronics & Inkjet/ Toner Cartridges
- Organics (Green Waste & Food Discards)
- HI-5 Program
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Motor Oil
- Scrap Metal
- Other: Medical Waste, Syringes...
- Hawai‘i Island Recycle Guide
- Zero Waste
- Facilities
- Businesses
- Event Planning
- Resources
- Earth Day
Other Commodities
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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.
