Every time I go there to shop or donate something, I always get the grumpy tutu (grandma)…read more Two days ago, I tried to donate a coffee table. My father had built it out of bamboo because he believed in sustainable building material. It had four legs, and it had been sanded down to a smooth finish. Unfortunately, my father was unable to install a glass inlay due to a terminal illness. The table had a frame, but no glass to finish it off. I inherited the table. Unfortunately, I don't know of anyone who works with glass. To make the table work for me, I put two planks of wood to cover the gaping hole. I used that table to put cooking appliances on it. Unfortunately, my landlord deemed it a fire hazard and wanted that table out on Tuesday. I thought I could take it to the Waimea Recycling and Transfer Station as is. Surely someone would see how beautiful and polished it looked. All it needed was someone in DIY projects who could install the glass. I took it to the Transfer Station thrift store. Unfortunately, I got the grumpy tutu. "Nope. No can take em. Gotta be complete." I had no idea that the thrift store had that policy. So now, I'm in a pinch. I can't take it back home and I don't know of anyone dealing in glass. My only option was to take this gorgeous but incomplete table to the trash chutes. I was in tears. To see my father's handiwork ending up in the dump broke my heart. There was a kind woman, a fellow shopper, who could see I was struggling to carry the table and the two wood planks to the chutes. I told this woman about my dad, the craftsman that built this table. I was struggling to hold back my tears as we took the table to the far side chute, where they were recycling refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, etc...I could NOT throw my dad's work down the chute. I was hoping that someone would see the fine craftsmanship my father put into this table, despite its flaws, and take it home. I was hoping it would find a good home. I got back to my car, which was parked in front of the thrift store, and cried my heart out. Loudly. After bawling my eyes out and screaming in my car, I drove my car to the appliance drop off to find that the table and the two wooden planks were gone. I dare not to look in the trash chute. I didn't want to. I prayed that my father's table found a good home. Moral of the story? Don't take incomplete projects, especially ones of sentimental value to the Waimea Transfer Station thrift shop. You're just going to get a grouchy grandma saying, "no. No can take em."

Trash and recycle here. Hours open for twelve hours so makes it convenient, 7 days a week:…read more0600-1800.

Excellent service at the Kailua-Kona storefront. I use Atlas…read morefor our HI5 recyclables from our South Kohala Condo Community. The staff are very helpful, and even when under the pressure of being very busy are great!

I've been at many other recycling centers where the staff was very helpful. You're pretty much on…read moreyour own here.

Review for the Kona location above Home Depot. Great experience, I highly recommend Mr K's for HI-5…read moreredemptions and e-waste drop offs. Super easy, friendly employees, and best of all they are actually physically there during their hours of business. I've been to the Kona location 3 times now, first couple were for e-waste then most recently for a large HI-5 redemption. The guy gave me the receipt with the price breakdowns for the recycling, which was pretty cool. Thanks guys!

Fast, efficient, friendly, and helpful. They were understanding that this was out first time using…read moretheir service.

Coming from Oahu, I figured I've been getting a fair shake on my recycling redemptions. After…read morecoming here twice to recycle I am floored at how much more Atlas pays out as opposed to the Reynolds Recycling I go to on Oahu! First thing that impressed me was the friendliness of the workers. As you drive up to the "building" the worker comes to greet you and help you unload the car! I didn't know how to act when they helped me. The usual dumping and filtering of the recyclables to make sure all is good is the same process. The bins are placed on scales and when all is tallied you go to the window to get your money. Getting back to the amount of cash I received is the issue here. A total of 5 large bags were taken in and I got $52!! Back on Oahu if I were to take in the same 5 bags I would hopefully get $40. Something is fishy with their scales at Reynolds, hmmmm.

In reading past reviews, workers must have changed because I've been going here for last 2-3 years…read moreand never had any issues. Infact, the boys have been helpful, courteous and knows that I recycle the good trash bags. I use to go to Mr. K's recycling, but the traffic congestion gets really bad at times and Atlas is so much cleaner.

Four years since my initial review. We are still using Rainbow Recycling and are still very…read moresatisfied customers. Dusty provides exceptional service. Since his recycling service is so good we starting using him for regular trash pick up also. Anyone looking to have their recycling (or trash) picked up should contact Rainbow Recycling. Highly recommended!

I have used Rainbow Recycling virtually since the inception of the business - Dustin is dependable,…read moreefficient I'm very happy to see that his business is thriving! A very affordable service and I highly recommend Rainbow Recycling -

I used Superior for my construction debris containers during renovations to my house. Always…read morefriendly and professional. They had a few issues with driver availability and never charged me for the extra days of container rental. I'd use them again for sure!

From the owner: Construction projects create large amounts of garbage and debris, which inevitably needs to be…read morecleaned up to complete the project and protect the environment. With Superior Sanitation in Kailua-Kona, HI, you'll be getting the best sanitation services on the island. Locally owned and operated, this junk removal company offers a variety of services related to recycling, trash pickup, and more. Whether you need dumpster rentals, trash hauling, or cardboard recycling, this junk removal company has the services you need to clear your yard, construction site, or event of trash and debris. They don't stand behind contracts, keep your employees and investments safe from harm, and come to you to make sure your environment is clean and free of garbage. Superior Sanitation goes above and beyond to live up to their name. Let them earn your business for your home improvement project or company outing cleanup needs. Call them today at (808) 325-1055 to request junk removal services. You can also visit them online for additional information.

I had my first visit to Aloha Recycling the other week, and it was such a smooth, positive…read moreexperience. They're conveniently located right across from Island Grocery Depot, and there was plenty of parking. As soon as we parked, staff came over to greet us and immediately took care of us. We were planning to sort everything once we got there, but they jumped in and started helping unload and sort the recyclables for us--something I definitely wasn't expecting. They were incredibly kind and efficient. That said, you should sort ahead of time. We happened to come on a slower day, didn't have too many bags, and were the only ones there, which probably made it easier for them to assist. Overall, it was quick, easy, and honestly was a great experience. The staff were fast, friendly, and made the whole process feel effortless.Highly recommend stopping by Aloha Recycling.

They had a fire awhile back or maybe it was recently not sure but they are reopen. I just went to…read moretake my recycles today and now you can drive in and park. The building is gone but they have a couple of big tents. Poor things because I'm pretty sure the wooden building had air conditioning. Hope they give them a building again. Lisa and her gang are all still there and there's a young wahine working there too. Always nice workers and I always feel good about recycling and getting some cash back. Check them out.

I am glad there is a recycling center for electronics on Maui. The workers were helpful and…read moreefficient. Mostly free. Thank you

This place has moved to Hanson rd. They are only open Tuesday 1-5 & Saturday 9-1. We went on…read moreSaturday and they were busy but we were able to drive right in. The guy working there helped unload our trunk which we apreciated-we always seem to have old unworking electronic stuff and this is the place to take it so doesn't end up in the trash.

This business is so professional and I am very impressed with the service. They have a few rules…read morewhich are fine and easily followed so the drivers don't have to handle a lot of heavy weight . The owners are easy to talk to and always willing to help with information and pick ups.

I requested trash pickup in Papaikou area in August 2019, and set up auto bill pay. I have been…read morecharged for three months and trash has not been picked up ONCE. I've called several times and EACH TIME left a voicemail and have not had a SINGLE call returned. STOP CHARGING ME GODDDDD. Absolute trash service. Pun intended.

This place is great! The staff is friendly and the redemption bins (the large steel bins) are open…read more365 days a year. The facility should be open 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, seven days a week. Sometimes the gate may be locked if they forget to open them up. The HI-5 redemption center (the place where you recycle for $) is inside the facility. Their hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week. They are closed on some holidays, but not all. The HI-5 redemption center hours will change to closing at 4:30 PM, beginning February 1st, 2018.

We had a bunch of cans and bottles to redeem. I counted everything before we went. Worker guy came…read moreover grabbed our cans/bottles after we put them in their tubs which i thought was nice. I gave him my count and he proceeded to count them-never had that happen before said they do that now to be sure weve counted right, no problem for me. But I had counted wrong (under counted on my cans & over counted by a couple on bottles) I felt bad and he said no problem. So got more $ back than I had expected. I was very impressed with him. Place was clean and staff very friendly. We had some glass bottles and plastic and the bins for them were easy to find.