Recycling Centers in Hawaii

The HI-5 program is Hawaii's beverage container deposit program. You pay a 5-cent deposit on eligible beverage containers when you buy them, and you get 5 cents back per container when you return them to a certified redemption center. Eligible containers include most glass, plastic, and aluminum beverage containers between 4 oz and 68 oz. Dairy, wine, and spirits containers are not included.

Most scrap metal facilities in Hawaii accept ferrous metals (steel, iron) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel). Some also accept auto bodies, appliances, and mixed metals. Prices fluctuate based on market rates. Call ahead to confirm current pricing and accepted materials, as policies vary by location.

Hawaii law prohibits disposing of electronics in the trash. You can bring e-waste to designated drop-off points at transfer stations or recycling centers. Items like TVs, computers, monitors, and printers are accepted. Some retailers also offer take-back programs. For large volumes, consider hiring a junk removal company that specializes in e-waste pickup.

Yes. Several facilities accept construction and demolition materials including concrete, asphalt, wood, metal, and drywall. Hawaiian Earth Recycling on Oahu and Hawaii Materials Recycling on Maui specialize in construction material recycling. Fees vary by material type and volume. Clean concrete and asphalt are often accepted for free or at reduced rates since they can be crushed and reused.

It depends on the material and center. HI-5 redemption centers pay you for eligible beverage containers. Scrap metal facilities pay you based on metal type and weight. However, e-waste drop-off, green waste composting, and construction debris recycling may charge tipping fees. Some centers accept certain materials for free. Always call ahead to confirm fees and accepted materials before making a trip.