Recycling Centers in Kahului, HI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Kahului, Hawaii. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Kahului, Hawaii can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Kahului: A Local Guide
Kahului is the commercial hub of Maui and home to the island's most active recycling options. After the county-run Kahului Recycling and Redemption Center at UH Maui College closed on June 30, 2026, Aloha Recycling at 75 Amala Place stepped in as Maui County's temporary Central Maui drop-off site. It is the most convenient walk-in option in town, open Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM and Saturday through Sunday 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Aloha Recycling pays five cents cash per HI-5-eligible can or bottle — aluminum, plastic, or glass — with no midday break and no appointment needed. Beyond beverage containers, the Kahului location also accepts corrugated cardboard, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, some non-HI-5 glass, and electronics. The county partnership means you can drop off a mixed load in a single stop. Call 808-871-8544 or visit aloha-recycling.com for the latest updates.
For residents who want their recyclables picked up at the curb rather than hauling them in, Maui Recycling Service at 55 Amala Place Suite B has run Maui's only full-service curbside recycling program since 1990. The company collects aluminum and tin cans, #1 and #2 plastics, glass (HI-5 and non-HI-5), corrugated cardboard, newspaper, foil, inkjet cartridges, small electronics, cell phones, and used cooking oil. Residential service starts at $55.20 per month; commercial accounts are also available. This is a subscription service — not a walk-in drop-off — so call 808-244-0443 or email zerowastemaui@gmail.com to enroll.
The former Kahului Recycling and Redemption Center (MCC) is permanently closed as of June 30, 2026. Residents previously served by that site should now use Aloha Recycling at 75 Amala Place or, for questions about the county's plans for a permanent replacement, contact the Maui County Recycling Section at (808) 270-7880.
Kahului sits in Central Maui, making it a convenient base for residents from nearby communities. The Hawaii recycling directory covers additional sites across the island, and if you are traveling from the Upcountry side, you may also want to check options in Wailuku or Kihei. For Maui-wide curbside programs and HHW events, the Maui County Department of Environmental Management is the authoritative source.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Kahului
Where can I redeem HI-5 containers in Kahului?
Aloha Recycling at 75 Amala Place pays 5 cents cash per HI-5 can or bottle. It is open Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM and Sat–Sun 8 AM–4:30 PM. The former MCC Redemption Center at UH Maui College closed permanently in June 2026.
Is there curbside recycling pickup in Kahului?
Maui Recycling Service (55 Amala Place, Suite B) is Maui's only full-service curbside recycling company, serving Kahului and the wider island. Residential service starts at $55.20/month. Call 808-244-0443 or email zerowastemaui@gmail.com to sign up.
Does Aloha Recycling in Kahului accept cardboard and electronics?
Yes. In addition to HI-5 beverage containers, the Kahului Aloha Recycling location accepts corrugated cardboard, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, some non-HI-5 glass, and electronics as part of its county drop-off partnership.
What happened to the Kahului Recycling and Redemption Center at UH Maui College?
The Kahului Recycling and Redemption Center closed permanently on June 30, 2026, when Maui County's agreement with UH Maui College ended. Maui County partnered with Aloha Recycling (75 Amala Place) as the temporary replacement while a permanent Central Maui site is developed. For updates, call the county Recycling Section at (808) 270-7880.