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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!

Cell Phones
Note: Most cellphone carriers will take back their own equipment. Contact your local cellphone carrier for more details.

  • Bayside Computer Shop, Hilo, 934-7748
  • Compucycle Kona, 326-9695
  • Pack Ship & Copy Depot, Waimea, 885-8810 ("Cell Phones for Soldiers" Program)
  • Verizon Wireless
    - Waiakea Center, Hilo
    - Lanihau Center, Kailua-Kona

Medical Waste

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

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.