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recycle symbolThe County Recycling Office funds and administers residential recycling programs, educates about waste diversion opportunities, and provides technical assistance to commercial agencies. Please use the links on this page for detailed descriptions and information on each of the various programs.
     
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NEW Day of operation for KCRS Kilauea Redemption Center

Effective Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, the KCRS Kilauea Certified Redemption Center , located at 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy in Kilauea (Anaina hou grounds/Kauai mini golf) will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 am - 4pm. HI-5 beverage containers will be accepted for redemption and Non-HI items will be accepted for recycling.

 

Electronics Recycling May 24 and 25

Free electronics recycling at Vidinha Stadium in Lihue on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25. Collection is 8 am to 4 pm.  Obsolete or unwanted electronics from businesses, non-profits, schools and residents will be accepted.  All brands accepted and there are no quantity limits. 

Starting Friday, June 7 electronic waste (eWaste) can be dropped off at the Kaua'i Resource Center, 3460 Ahukini Road.  Second Friday/Saturday of the month from 7:45 am - 4:15 pm.  All types of electronics from businesses and residents will be accepted without quantity limits. See Electronic Recycling link for list of acceptable eWaste items.  Call Recycle Office at (808) 241- 4841 with questions. 

 

Free Composting Bins available at the County!

The County of Kaua'i is offering free composting bins for Kaua'i residents!  To obtain your bin call 241-4990 to schedule an appointment to watch a twenty minute educational composting video and fill out a registration form.

 

Household Battery Recycling Program!

 

Bring your old batteries to the Kaua'i Resource Center (KRC) open Monday-Friday from 7:45 am to 4:15 pm.  The KRC is located at 3460 Ahukini Rd. near the airport in Lihue.  This program is for residents only!  Car batteries and UPS batteries are NOT accepted.  Three categories of batteries accepted for recycling include:  Lithium, NiCd and Dry Cell (Alkaline). TERMINALS OF BATTERIES 9 VOLTS AND HIGHER MUST BE TAPED BEFORE RECYCLING!  If you have any questions, call the County Recycling Office at 241-4841. 

 

     
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Kaua'i Recycling Office:
4444 Rice Street Suite 295
Lihue, HI  96766

Fax: (808) 241-6204

 

Allison Fraley
Phone:  (808) 241-4837
Email:
 afraley@kauai.gov 

 

Emily Medeiros
Phone:  (808) 241-4841
Email:
 emedeiros@kauai.gov

 

Laura Kelly
Phone: (808) 241-4990
Email: lkelly@kauai.gov

 

For Bottle Bill information contact: 

3460 Ahukini Rd:
Lihue, HI 96766
Fax: (808) 241-6892

 

Mele Kaui 
Phone:  (808) 241-5112 
Email:
 smkaui@kauai.gov

 

Keola Aki
Phone
: (808) 241-4195
Email:
kaki@kauai.gov

 

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RECYCLING DROP BINS- If you are a resident or a visitor and you want to recycle household items, there are 8 locations throughout Kaua'i. Click on the link to the left that says "Residential Drop Bin Program" for detailed information on what's accepted and locations.  Drop bins are available 24 hours a day seven days a week.

 

HI5 REDEMPTION CENTER LOCATIONS- Looking for a place to redeem your HI5 beverage containers? Click on the link to the left that says "Hawai'i Bottle Bill (HI 5)" for a list of certified redemption centers near you!

     
 
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The County Recycling office works under the County of Kaua'i Solid Waste Division. Our goal is to maximize waste diversion on Kaua'i by implementing and supporting convenient and economical programs, and promoting all existing diversion opportunities on the island.

Why Recycle? Landfill space is a precious commodity, and is in short supply, especially here on Kaua'i. A community-wide recycling effort will postpone the need forĀ future landfills andĀ could save millions of dollars in siting and operational costs. Recycling saves valuable materials, like paper fibers and metals that can be reprocessed, reducing the need for virgin products. Recycling also reduces the use of water and energy sources such as oil, coal, and gas.

Diverting waste is more than recycling. In order to make a true impact in preserving our landfill and our beautiful island, we must all take responsibility for the garbage we produce on a daily basis, and make conscious choices to limit our waste by implementing the 4 R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot (compost). To learn more about waste diversion, please contact the Count Recycling Office at (808) 241-4837, and schedule a visit to our Waste Diversion Reference Library.