Recycling Centers in Kihei, HI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Kihei, Hawaii. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Kihei, 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 Kihei: A Local Guide
South Maui's recycling infrastructure is anchored on East Welakahao Road in Kīhei, where two distinct facilities sit close together serving very different needs. The Kīhei Recycling and Redemption Center, operated by Maui County's Department of Environmental Management, is the community's free everyday drop-off hub — open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM for cardboard, newspaper, glass bottles, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and tin cans. The HI-5 deposit redemption counter (5 cents per eligible container) operates within the same facility on a tighter schedule: daily 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You do not need to be a Maui County resident to use either service.
Hawaii Materials Recycling LLC (HMR) is also located on East Welakahao Road and handles a completely different category: clean construction and demolition debris including concrete, asphalt, sand, rock, and dirt. Tipping fees are considerably lower than the county landfill, making HMR a practical option for contractors and homeowners doing renovation work. All loads must be uncontaminated — a $75 re-loading fee applies to mixed or contaminated deliveries. A clearance form must be emailed to info@hmrmaui.com before arriving. HMR is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and is closed on weekends. For e-waste (electronics, batteries, TVs), E-Ōpala hosts drop-off events at the county recycling center; check maui.eopala.com for the schedule. Nearby Maui recycling options are available in Kahului, Wailuku, and Makawao.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Kihei
What are the hours for the Kīhei Recycling Center on East Welakahao Road?
The Kīhei Recycling and Redemption Center runs two schedules: general recycling drop-off (cardboard, glass, cans, #1–#2 plastics) is open daily 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; the HI-5 deposit redemption counter is open daily 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
Where can I drop off concrete or asphalt debris in Kīhei?
Hawaii Materials Recycling LLC on East Welakahao Road accepts uncontaminated concrete (with or without rebar), asphalt, sand, rock, and dirt at lower-than-landfill rates. Email a clearance form to info@hmrmaui.com before your delivery. Open Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.
Can I drop off electronics or e-waste at the Kīhei Recycling Center?
Yes, but only during E-Ōpala e-waste events hosted at the Kīhei Recycling and Redemption Center. These events accept computers, phones, TVs, and batteries at no charge. Check upcoming dates at maui.eopala.com. For everyday recycling, the county center handles cardboard, glass, cans, and plastics.
Does the Kīhei Recycling Center accept plastics beyond #1 and #2?
No — Maui County's drop-off accepts #1 PET and #2 HDPE plastic bottles only. Plastics #3 through #7 are not currently accepted at the Kīhei facility. For other recycling questions, call the center at (808) 871-8544 or check mauicounty.gov/Recycle.