Island Recycling

Island Recycling is the local recycling center in Kapolei that residents and small-haul contractors use to keep materials out of the landfill. Being on an island, expect that some items are handled differently than on the mainland because shipping off-island raises costs and limits options.

Drive up to 91-140 Kaomi Loop and you'll see the site set up like a typical recycling center: an entrance area with a booth and a scale is common at places like this, and the drop-off bays and large bins are arranged past that. The place looks industrial - piles of sorted material, roll-off containers, and open tipping areas - so bring a vehicle that can manage tight turns. Most centers in Hawaii accept things like paper, cardboard, metal, glass and many plastics, and some run special programs for electronics or bulky items that require different handling because of island logistics.