Recycling Centers in Keaau, HI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Keaau, Hawaii. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Keaau, 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 Keaau: A Local Guide
Keaau, a census-designated place in Hawaii County's Puna district on the Big Island, is served by four distinct recycling and waste operations. The cornerstone is the Keaau Rubbish Transfer Station at 16-921 Keaau-Pahoa Road — a Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management facility open every day of the year (except major holidays). Household waste drop-off runs 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; scrap metal and appliance recycling (dishwashers, stoves, washers — not microwaves) is free Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. HI-5 beverage container redemption takes place on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and an on-site Reuse Center accepts and gives away gently used household goods daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For businesses and residents wanting HI-5 redemption on weekdays plus a broader range of recyclable materials, Business Services Hawaii in the Shipman Industrial Park at 16-630 Kipimana Street is the go-to option Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The facility redeems HI-5 containers and accepts aluminum, brass, and copper scrap alongside newspaper, cardboard, magazines, office paper, and #1 and #2 plastics. It also offers commercial waste management services including dumpsters, compactors, and confidential shredding.
Two scrap-focused yards round out Keaau's recycling landscape. Big Island Scrap Metal at 16-168 Kalara Street buys all types of metal — 'if it's metal, we'll take it' — Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. They also handle junk vehicle towing and island-wide pickup of large metal loads. A few blocks away, Big Island Metal Recycling on Mikahala Street focuses specifically on junk vehicles and tire recycling, Tuesday through Saturday. Neither metal yard accepts electronics or household recyclables.
Residents needing additional services — electronics drop-off, HHW events, or greenwaste beyond the Transfer Station's residential-only program — should consult the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management at hawaiizerowaste.org. Nearby options in Hilo and Pahoa provide further Transfer Station access, and Mountain View's Glenwood Recycling and Transfer Station is roughly 9 miles from Keaau for bulky-item drop-offs.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Keaau
Where can I redeem HI-5 bottles and cans in Keaau?
Two Keaau locations redeem HI-5 beverage containers. The Keaau Transfer Station redeems on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8am-3:30pm. Business Services Hawaii on Kipimana Street redeems Monday through Friday, 8am-3:30pm.
Can I drop off a microwave at the Keaau Transfer Station?
No. Microwaves are specifically excluded from the Hawaii County appliance recycling program at the Keaau Transfer Station. For microwave disposal options, contact the Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management at hawaiizerowaste.org.
Which Keaau scrap yard pays for metal?
Big Island Scrap Metal on Kalara Street purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel, aluminum, copper, and junk vehicles. Open Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm and Saturday until 3pm. Contact them at 808-854-4530 or atlas@hawaii.rr.com for current prices.
Does Business Services Hawaii in Keaau accept electronics?
No. Business Services Hawaii accepts metals, paper, and select plastics, but not electronics or e-waste. For e-waste on the Big Island, check the Hawaii County DEM's scheduled collection events at hawaiizerowaste.org.