Paint Recycling in Kailua-Kona, HI

Usable latex paint goes to the Kealakehe Reuse Center at the transfer station; oil-based paint goes to the County HHW collection event in Kailua-Kona.

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

3 ways to get rid of a paint in Kailua-Kona

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Kailua-KonaNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $70.00
How it works
Book online, set out your paint 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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Kealakehe Reuse Center (latex paint)County service · Kailua-KonaConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Reuse center at the Kealakehe Recycling & Transfer Station on Hale Māka'i Place, Kailua-Kona (listed as 74-625 and 74-598 on different County pages), open daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m. It accepts usable latex paint.
Cost & rules
- Usable latex paint only.
- Unusable latex paint must be solidified before going in the rubbish.
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County of Hawai'i Household Hazardous Waste Collection EventsCounty service · Hawaii CountyHawaii County residentsConditions applyCost not listed
How it works
Recurring residents-only collection events for household hazardous waste, including most household batteries and limited oil-based paint. The next Hilo and Kailua-Kona events are planned for February 2027 (dates to be announced). E-waste is not accepted.
Cost & rules
- Oil-based paint, varnish or stains in limited amounts; latex paint is not accepted.
- At scheduled residents-only events.
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Before you go

Note whether it’s latex (water-based) or oil-based; programs often treat them differently.
Keep paint in its original, labelled, closed container.
Ask about quantity limits per visit.

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Checked October 26, 2026

Paint (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
- Unusable latex paint must be solidified before going in regular rubbish. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Households may bring limited oil-based paint, varnish or stains to County HHW collection events; landfill disposal not allowed. Checked October 26, 2026.
Solid Waste Facility Locations, Hours, Fees and Rules (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
- Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona) Reuse Center accepts usable latex paint, open daily 8–4. Checked October 26, 2026.
Household Hazardous Waste (opens in new tab) · County of Hawaii Department of Environmental Management
- HHW collection events for Hilo and Kailua-Kona are scheduled for February 2027 (dates TBD). Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW events are for residents only; commercial materials/quantities prohibited by law. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Latex and acrylic paint is not taken at HHW events; it is collected for reuse at County reuse centers. Checked October 26, 2026.

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