Army Recycling Center
Protecting Our Environment, Supporting Our Community
Army Recycling Center with Logo

Take advantage of the Solid Waste & Recycling Program's comprehensive recycling services available on post! Recycling is a simple yet powerful way to help protect our environment and preserve natural resources for future generations.

MONEY BAG: Proceeds from our qualified recycling program directly fund environmental projects and Family, Morale, Welfare & Recreation events for our military community.

Important: All recyclables can be dropped off at the Army Recycling Center during operating hours. For wood and green waste disposal, you MUST call ahead to schedule an appointment.

Recycling Acceptance Guide

Items We Accept

Acceptable items are subject to change due to site capacity, restrictions, funding, and other factors.
  • Color paper
  • Dry cardboard
  • Glossy paper
  • Green waste
  • Hard plastic containers #1-5 (containers must be rinsed out; no segregation required)
  • HI-5 glass, plastic, aluminum beverage containers
  • Newspaper
  • Non-corrugated cardboard
  • Scrap metal (uncontaminated) to include aluminum and steel cans
  • Toner cartridges
  • White office paper (shredded must be bagged)
  • Wood pallets (unpainted/untreated, and in limited quantities only)
  • Wood and green waste (require an appointment, please call to coordinate)

Items We Do Not Accept

  • Appliances
  • Batteries
  • Electronic Waste
  • Fluorescent bulbs
  • Furniture
  • General refuse (trash)
  • Hazardous waste
  • Mattresses
  • Flexible plastics (grocery bags, cereal box liners)
  • Vehicle waste, oil, tires

The City and County of Honolulu provides nine public refuse drop-off locations: six convenience centers and three transfer stations around the island for Hawaii residents to dispose of their household rubbish.

Hawaii residents may use any of these locations free of charge.

For more information on the refuse drop-off locations, visit: Waste Drop Off locations | Department of Environmental Services