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Scrap Metal Recycling in Hilo, HI

Household scrap metal is free at the Hilo Recycling & Transfer Station (up to 3 cubic yards a day). Mr. K's and Atlas Recycling in Hilo buy some metals.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Hilo

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  1. CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · HiloNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
    How it works

    Book online, set out your scrap metal and we’ll pick it up and recycle it for you. You see your price before you book and pay only after pickup.

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  2. Mr. K's Recycle & Redemption Center (Hilo)Drop-off · 815 Kinoole Street, HiloOpen to everyoneConditions applyCost not listed
    Where

    815 Kinoole Street
    Hilo, HI 96720

    Hours

    Daily 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (except specified holidays); electronic-device collection daily 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

    Cost & rules

    Scrap metal

    Accepted with conditionsCost unknown

    Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

    • Non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel.

    Full details & sourcesOfficial site (opens in new tab)

  3. Hilo Recycling & Transfer StationCounty service · HiloHawaii County residentsFree
    How it works

    County of Hawai'i residential transfer station at 1471 Ho'olaulima Road, Hilo (the County gives no ZIP code). Rubbish is accepted 6 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, and the appliance, scrap metal and drop-off recycling areas are open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Household self-haul only; businesses must use the East Hawai'i Regional Sort Station.

    Cost & rules
    • Household metal only; no commercial, government agency or non-profit metal.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

  4. Atlas Recycling Centers (Hilo)Pickup service · HiloCost not listed
    How it works

    Private scrap metal recycler at 30 Maka'ala St., Hilo, listed by the County of Hawai'i (no ZIP given). Call first; scrap value may be paid.

    Cost & rules
    • Call first; scrap metal value may be paid to you.

    Official page (opens in new tab)

Before you go

  1. Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
  2. Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.
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Checked October 26, 2026

  • County of Hawai‘i Solid Waste Facilities (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • County Recycling & Transfer Stations accept household soft bulky items such as mattresses and couches at no charge. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Businesses cannot use the transfer stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • No charge for household scrap metal recycling at County transfer stations. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • County scrap metal bins: no commercial/agency/non-profit metal; one load per day, 3 cubic yard limit. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Scrap metal collection at Hilo runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Mr. K's Hilo accepts non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, brass, etc.). Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Atlas Recycling Centers in Hilo takes scrap metal and may pay scrap value. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-Off Recycling Program (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • Residents may use drop-off recycling bins at transfer stations; businesses may not. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computers, Electronics & Printer Cartridges (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
    • Mr. K's Hilo (815 Kino‘ole St.) is a free electronics collection site, daily 10–3; households daily, businesses by appointment on weekdays. Checked October 26, 2026.

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