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    RRR Recycle

    3.4 (62 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

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    Irene M.

    April is Earth Month... I get excited when I find a quarter on the ground so you know collecting cans and recyclables is something that we all should be doing and though I really don't buy much drinks that do require the HI5 charges, Terry K who had a couple bags of cans ready to go was wondering if I'd take it off her hands and I'm so I gladly did and was so nice of her to offer. This Kapahulu location is great with lots of free parking as the entrance is quite strange if you don't know is a slightly hidden behind a tree and fence so I do see many come in through the other which is right in front of the drop off house. There are these large green bins you empty your items into, they are quite sticky for obvious reasons so if you get the "ick!" make sure to bring some disposable gloves. You then bring it to the staff and it's all that easy! The staff here are nice and it's not as crowded as the Beretania location which I was closer to but wasn't in that mood to wait so a quick drive out to Kapahulu was definitely worth it. Thank you!

    Don G.

    Fast! Friendly! Convenient! Service that pays CA$H! What no take empty wine bottles?! Where are we suppose to recycle them? That's my only complaint! Not the workers fault! Still worth the hassle of collecting those bottles & cans that you're paying for anyway! Every little bit helps! Go green and get some green back! Happy Thanksgiving Week to all!

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    Daniel C.

    This RRR Recycle is conveniently located on Kapahulu Ave next to Side Street Inn and across from Uncle Bo's Pupu Bar & Grill in the open parking lot at the end. I haven't recycled here but I have recently came to dispose of electronics. When I called the City & County to figure out where to properly dispose of electronics, they told me this is the most convenient location for me. I was a little confused when I first arrived but the staff was very helpful. They told me it's the two sheds on the side. You just open the doors and you'll see bins where you can neatly dispose of your electronics. Just make sure to close the doors when you're finished. It's free and you can't beat free. Surprisingly, the place was well organized and quite clean for a recycling area. I was expecting things on the ground and the walls to be dirty but it's rather clean. It's free and everyone was friendly while I was there. One of the guys there was a Cowboys fan so that's at least a 1/2 a star bump up lol. 4.5 stars! FYI they are closed between 12:30pm - 1:00pm for lunch and closed on Sunday

    Yari W.

    I admit, I'm not the most eco-friendly version of myself. But I did try the best I could to make simple steps. Recycling my cans and plastics to the recyclable places like this. And I may not sure where this place dropped all their recycling cans which I hope will not go to waste. Once in a while I take everything that they accepts here and grateful as always for the service they are doing. I highly respect the employees here. That said, I always rinse my can and take all the caps before dropping my bins here. They might not be the friendliest but they were doing their part and that alone is enough. Also, the service is straight forward. You separate plastics, cans and bottles on the green bins and you go in line with your bins. Make sure to also wear masks as other people like homeless comes to do recycle too and sorry but they really stink so much. And besides, we are still in Covid era so a little precaution won't hurt. I will always keep coming here and do my little part to at least recycle such things. You should too... See yah later...

    Right across from Rainbow, so bring your glass and aluminum from your hotel.
    Rohan D.

    It's important to be environmentally responsible everywhere in this planet, but especially on this lovely island. People live here. None of the Waikiki hotels recycle, it's expensive and difficult. I collect all my type one and 2 plastics and aluminum which is actually not a small amount on any vacation and hop on TheBus to drop it off here, then I go to Bailey's to buy some vintage Aloha shirts (more recycling), then I reward myself with some plate lunch at Rainbow Drive in, all within a short walk of TheBus stop. Remember to remove nonrecyclable tops.

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    Lisa T.

    Been coming here. Normally get nice people working here at the kapahulu location. But, today got a guy named Garrett. Very rude and obnoxious. I think he tried to jip me of one container of small plastics. Watch them when they weigh out your bins. Recommend separating by category at home. Large plastics Small plastics Aluminum cans Glass Also, was told to count your small plastic bottles. And provide count. Get more $$. Worker will verify your manual count. Note: Yelp hours are incorrect M-F 915am-445pm Lunch break 1230-1pm Sat 8am-330pm

    Lentina V.

    The recycling center on Beretania was busy today at 1+. There was a line to cash out and a line waiting for barrels, plus the guys were busy scrutinizing one recycler (shouting at him, telling him to go somewhere else if he's not happy, asking him why he's slamming the barrel etc) so I decided to find a different one. There was no line here! Only one other person ahead of me when I pulled in. There were two employees, one man who checked the bottles and one woman who weighed the barrels and cashed out. I think there's an entrance right after the stop light on Date Street; across from Uncle Bo's. Blink and you'll miss it! I entered at the next gate, which could be the exit? I have no idea. The only gripe I have is they stack the barrels, which saves space and looks neat, BUT each barrel isn't light plus they stick (and stink). I can't imagine the elderly or the shorter folks lifting barrels and I don't know how helpful/willing to help these folks are. Also, the traffic flow is confusing. The One Way sign points towards the ocean but the parking stalls are angled in the opposite direction. Be careful when you enter and exit this place! Got $10.34 for one trash bag each full of mostly crushed aluminum cans and plastic bottles, and a handful of glass bottles. Since they offer manual counting, perhaps next time I'll do that to make sure the cash out is accurate.

    Feb W.

    Being an eco-warrior has a deep deep deep responsibility towards planet. With the plastics I used in my daily grind I don't think it's right to call myself as an eco-warrior. I'm too far beyond from that title though. But one thing is for sure, I do recycle. Four to five months I need to earn cash from the cans & bottles that we bandits keep in our lanai. We did try our best to do our little ways to save Mama Earth from drowning more on trash. It bad for a few bucks we got from recycling ayt. Know that this redemption place is self service. You do segregate bottles from cans to glass. Make sure caps & lids are already unattached. Be reminded that this is a recycling area so expect some flies luring around, that pee-odor that is so annoying to your smelling sense, & a loud clashing of cans & bottles. Of course, homeless people who tried to earn cash too that smells --- uggghhh! The thing that we love the most is Parking! Yes bruuuh, ample parking area and easy entrance & exit! This is also a fast pace transaction. Hope you too will still manage to recycle & help Mama Earth in your own lil ways. Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yelpers!

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    Convenient. It's a little further away than the recycling center closer to me, but RRR is honest.

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    3 years ago

    Such a hard working amazing crew! Always hustling all day. Love this recycling center!

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    5 years ago

    Fast, friendly, clean service. No nonsense. Go early. Check the hours cuz sometimes they're off for lunch.

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    4 years ago

    I love these guys. They work so well together, like a well oiled machine! I bring in $150 to $200 worth each time.

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    Very efficient and polite. Lots of parking. Working as a team to provide the best service to everyone.

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    5 years ago

    I miss their kaimuki location. The lady there kept people in line. Kapahulu was very crowded but pretty organized.

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    Recycling in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Is it worth the drive to Sand Island Access Road? I think so... My friend, Irene M., told me about: C M Recycling. She said she got top dollar for her recyclables. I went to test it out... The drop off driveway was blocked off with 2 vehicles. It's not a looped traffic pattern. So, I went to the next driveway and was told it's the area for scrap metal. That's ok... I can walk over with my bags of plastic bottles... I gave my bags to one guy who emptied my bottles into a large, square, plastic netted container on a scale. He signaled the weight to the cashier who had me complete a form and gave me the cash. I was guessing that I would get around $5. However, I got over $7 Yay! I'll be back! Thanks for the tip, Irene!

    Knowing made it easy…read more.. After a few rounds of taking in recyclables understanding the process does take time but is totally worth it in the long run as C M Recycling is now gonna be my go to place to have it all processed as it was the easiest as along we follow all the rules. Rules are standard regardless of where you take them have it all sorted out and cleaned no caps and gosh it does make it so easy especially at locations like this where there isn't room for parking as there's just two stalls as this biz sits right on Sand Island Access Rd. so if there already a couple of cars there just wait on the side which many do until they're done and allow them to reverse out so that you can drive forward in. Once there the staff takes your items and load them into a huge basket and is being weighed and just fill out and sign the form and that's it super simple and easy and honestly I think it get much more in return here than an any other places that I've been to and I don't need to touch any yucky stinky trash bins. Hours are 8-4:30 and closed on Sundays but so fast and easy and totally recommended. Thank you!

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