Upcountry Recycling And Redemption Center
Recycling Center in Makawao, Hawaii
About This Location
The Upcountry Recycling and Redemption Center (the Makawao Recycling and Redemption Center) is a Maui County facility off Makani Road, behind Kalama Intermediate School. It does double duty: a certified HI-5 redemption center that refunds the 5-cent deposit on bottles and cans, plus a general drop-off recycling site for cardboard, newspaper, glass, #1 and #2 plastic bottles, and aluminum and tin cans. It is open Wednesday through Sunday and closed Monday and Tuesday.
What this location Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Combined HI-5 redemption center and drop-off recycling site, located off Makani Road behind Kalama Intermediate School. Closed Monday and Tuesday. For HI-5 refunds, containers must be empty with the deposit label visible.
Programs & events
- HI-5 deposit redemption — Refunds Hawaii's 5-cent-per-container deposit on qualifying beverage bottles and cans
- Maui County drop-off recycling — Accepts cardboard, newspaper, glass, #1 and #2 plastics, and aluminum and tin cans
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Upcountry Recycling and Redemption Center open?
It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed Monday and Tuesday. It is located off Makani Road, behind Kalama Intermediate School in Makawao.
Can I redeem HI-5 bottles and cans here?
Yes. It is a certified HI-5 redemption center, so you get the 5-cent deposit back for each qualifying beverage container. Bring them empty with the HI-5 label visible.
What can I drop off for recycling besides deposit containers?
The drop-off recycling side takes flattened cardboard, newspaper, glass bottles and jars, #1 and #2 plastic bottles and containers, and aluminum and tin cans.
Which plastics are accepted?
Plastic bottles and containers marked #1 and #2 are accepted for recycling. Other plastic resin codes are not part of the drop-off program at this site.
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