Schofield Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

📍 171 Palapalai Cir, Schofield Barracks, HI 96857
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About This Location

The Schofield Recycling Center is the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii (USAG-HI) Army Recycle Program facility located on Schofield Barracks. Because it sits on an active military installation, it is not a general public drop-off: access requires authorized base entry. It accepts single-stream recyclables, scrap metal, green waste and HI-5 containers, but it is not a deposit-refund center — HI-5 containers left here are treated as a donation to the Army Recycle Program (QRP).

What this location Accepts

✓ Dry corrugated cardboard and non-corrugated cardboard
✓ White office paper (including shredded), color paper, glossy paper, newspaper
✓ Hard plastic containers #1-5 (rinsed)
✓ HI-5 glass, plastic and aluminum beverage containers (as a donation, not for refund)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Toner cartridges
✓ Green waste (limited quantities; call ahead)
✓ Unpainted / untreated wood pallets (limited quantities)

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What they do not accept

✕ Painted or treated wood

Access & restrictions

On-post military installation; authorized base access required, not a general public drop-off · U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Army Recycle Program (QRP) facility. HI-5 containers are accepted as a donation, not for deposit refund; the on-post HI-5 refund point is the Schofield Commissary. Closed for lunch noon to 12:30 p.m.

Programs & events

  • Army Recycle Program (Qualified Recycling Program) — USAG-HI single-stream recycling and scrap collection program serving the installation; pickup requests via the Recycling Pickup Request Line

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Schofield Barracks Recycling Center open to the public?

No. It is a U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii facility located on Schofield Barracks, an active installation, so you need authorized base access to use it. It is not a county or general public drop-off.

Can I get my HI-5 deposit back here?

No. The Army Recycling Center is not a deposit-refund site; HI-5 containers brought here are treated as a donation to the Army Recycle Program. For a cash refund on-post, the redemption point is the Schofield Commissary.

What materials does the center accept?

It takes cardboard, office and newspaper, rinsed hard plastics #1-5, HI-5 glass/plastic/aluminum containers, scrap metal, toner cartridges, and limited green waste and unpainted wood pallets. Call ahead before bringing green waste or pallets.

What are the hours?

It operates Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a lunch closure from noon to 12:30 p.m. For unit or office pickups, use the Recycling Pickup Request Line.

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Contact & Location

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Address
171 Palapalai Cir, Schofield Barracks, HI 96857
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City / State
Schofield Barracks, Hawaii

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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