Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center is conducting a free electronics recycling collection event in Kona on December 30, 2023. This is an electronics manufacturer-sponsored event.

Acceptable electronics include: TVs, computers, laptops, tablets, computer keyboards & mice, computer monitors, printers, VCRs, CD/DVD/Blu Ray players, stereo receivers/amplifiers (no speakers), UPS systems, digital cameras, mobile and landline telephones. Items not on this list will not be accepted for recycling.

Also accepting lead-acid batteries at these collection events.  May pay you scrap value for lead-acid batteries based on market price.  Also accepting photovoltaic solar panels for recycling, call for more info and pricing.

Businesses and agencies will be required to schedule an appointment for drop-off and provide a detailed list of electronic items they want to recycle.  There is a limit of one pallet-load per business or agency customer.  For appointments please contact Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption at 808-969-1222 to schedule.  Households do not need to make an appointment.

For more information on Mr. K's electronics recycling please visit their website: https://www.mrksrecyclehawaii.com/electronic-waste.html.

The State of Hawai‘i recently enacted Act 151 (2022), which mandates that “Manufacturers [of televisions, computers, computer monitors and printers] must fully fund their recycling plan, including the collection, transportation, and recycling of all [their covered] electronic devices in the State.”  These plans include “Manufacturer recycling goals,” and the plans “shall provide collection services at a minimum of once per month” “at no cost to the owner” in certain population centers (e.g. Kailua-Kona and/or Hilo) starting in January 2023.