Reuse
County of Kauai Reuse Program
Salvation Army Drop-off for Public:
THERE WILL BE NO COLLECTION EVENT IN OCTOBER, 2024.
Next public drop off at the Kauai Resource Center (3460 Ahukini Road) will be on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 8:00am to 3:00pm. Please check back periodically for updates.****Please double check your donations before bringing them in and be sure they are in BAGS or BOXES. Once you donate an item the County or the ARC cannot return them as there is a huge stockpile of items and some items have already been prepped for shipment off island.
Salvation Army Pick-up for Businesses:
Next thrift store (and businesses) pick-up will be scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2024 (not available to the public). Thrift store owners (and businesses) can call 241-4838 or email solidwaste@kauai.gov to schedule a pick up time.
Main Purpose: Assist thrift stores by facilitating the off-loading of unsaleable, but still useable items as well as reducing the amount of reusable items going to the landfill.
The goal is to allow the movement of unsaleable items out of thrift stores so that more capacity can be built up for the public to donate new material that can be sold.
Thrift stores can call 241-4838 to schedule free monthly pick-up service courtesy of the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC).
Secondary Purpose: Receive reusable material from the public and businesses that local thrift stores do not have the capacity to take.
The public must contact their local thrift stores before bringing items to the Kaua‘i Resource Center. If your local thrift store is unaware of the program, please direct them to call the County’s Solid Waste Recycling Program Coordinator at 808-241-4838 or aboyd@kauai.gov.
After determining local Thrift Stores are unable to accept your items, residents, businesses, and other organizations can bring in unwanted or unneeded items for reuse, including clothing, small furniture, children’s toys, books, and shoes. Clothing and textiles do not need to be in good condition, torn or stained clothing is acceptable.
What happens to the donations?
Material is shipped to the Salvation Army ARC on O‘ahu for further processing for sale in local markets or abroad.
No scavenging or resale of material will be allowed at the KRC. No one is allowed to remove items once they’ve been dropped off at the KRC.
Will the County help me off-load at the KRC?
No, the County does not have the appropriate staffing to facilitate unloading of vehicles at the KRC.
Please bring your own helpers if you’re dropping off large items including furniture and beds. Furniture and beds must be in almost brand new condition to be accepted, no scuffs, stains, damage, or other issues.
What cannot be accepted at the KRC?
No electronics, motorized vehicles, pressurized containers (valved or devalved), liquids, paints, wet clothes, medical equipment, household hazardous waste or hazardous waste in general, flammable material and other ignitables, or other items deemed dangerous or infeasible to hold at the KRC. The County, ARC, and monitoring staff may reject any and all materials at their discretion. Again, furniture and beds cannot have any stains or tears whatsoever. Furniture and beds with heavy wear and tear will also be rejected.
Thrift stores, residents and businesses with rejected items will be directed to the appropriate waste diversion or disposal site.
Reusable items will only be accepted during hours of operation. Items dropped at other times will be considered illegal dumping.
Material Drop Area: Again, the public should contact their local thrift stores to make sure they cannot take items before coming to the Kauai Resource Center. Habitat for Humanity offers island wide pick-up of eligible items call them at 335-6105 for more information.
Kauai Resource Center drop area- 3460 Ahukini Road, Lihue.
Reuse Locations on Kauaʻi
Due to the COVID pandemic hours and days of operation may have changed. Please contact the stores before visiting. Contact the County at 241-4841 if you notice information that should be updated.
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore 335-6105 - Offers island wide pick-up of eligible donations, call for more info.
1-3410 Kaumualiʻi Hwy, Hanapēpē . Open Tue, Thur, Sat 9-4, Wed 12-4, Fri 12-5 Closed Sun & Mon. Accepts donations in good working condition: building materials, household items, home improvement, appliances, furniture. Drop offs only during operating hours before 3:30 p.m. Not accepting the following items: Toys, DVDs, CDs, and unboxed light fixtures. Please call ahead to verify if your donation can be accepted.
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Hoʻomana Inc. Thrift Store 821-2818
4531 Kuamoo Road, Wailua Homesteads. Open Monday-Friday, 10-4 PM., Saturday 10-2 PM Accepts all working/good condition household items for reuse. No large appliances, TV’s and beds allowed. Please call before dropping items off!
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Kauaʻi Humane Society Thrift Shop 808-378-4478
1544 Haleukana St #17, in Līhuʻe. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and Mondays. kauaihumane.org/bloomingtails
They accept clothing without stains or tears, shoes, hats, purses, jewelry and accessories, kitchenware, furniture and home decor, sporting goods, baby items, working toys, books, CD's and DVD's, as well as pet supplies.
Electronics not accepted
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Salvation Army Līhuʻe 245-2571
4291 Rice Street, Līhuʻe Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.. Accepts all working/good condition household items for reuse except electronics, large appliances, and mattresses. Please call before dropping items off!
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Salvation Army Hanapēpē 335-5441
4465 Puolo Road, Hanapēpē. Open Wed-Fri 10–2 PM, Sat 8:30-12:30 PM. Accepts all working/good condition household items for reuse (2 bag or 2 box maximum), except large appliances & mattresses. Please call before dropping items off!
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Shared Blessings Thrift Store 828-1825
2518 Kolo Road, Kīlauea. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 2-5 PM, Wed 9:30 a.m. -12:30 PM, Sat. 9:30-3 PM. No large appliances and pressed wood furniture are allowed. Please call before dropping items off!
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Talk Story Book Store 335-6469
3785 Hanapēpē Road, Hanapēpē Open Tue-Sat 10-5 PM. Accepts used books, vinyl records and any other media in exchange for store credit- any subject
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Wilcox Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop 245-1320
3420 Kūhiʻō Hwy. Līhuʻe . Open Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.. Accepts all working/good condition household items except furniture and large appliances. Please call before dropping items off!
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RP's Random Closet
Offers at home pick-up of good to excellent condition- clothing, accessories, footwear, jewelry, hats, purses/bags, video game/consoles, toys, DVDs, books, baby items, sporting goods, tools, and kitchenware.
Pick-up is by appointment only, please call or send a text to 808-346-0020.