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Resource Recovery Solutions

A Joint Venture

Resource Recovery Solutions (RRS) is a joint venture between Grove Farm and Refrigerant Recycling, Inc. The partnership was created to fill the gap in the scrap metal recycling needs for Kaua‘i.

Resource Recovery Solutions is the only site on Kaua‘i permitted by the State Department of Health to receive and process scrap metals, vehicles, and white goods.

Services Offered at Puhi Metals Recycling Center

The mission of the Puhi Metals Recycling Center is to accept and recycle abandoned, untaxed, derelict and junked motor vehicles, white goods, scrap metal, and other smaller motorized goods such as scooters, lawnmowers, and motorcycles from the County, the general public and commercial entities.

The services provided by the Puhi Metals Recycling Center are FREE to residential users. Commercial users should call for rates.

Goods Accepted

  • Abandoned, untaxed, derelict and junked motor vehicles
  • White goods (Appliances)
  • Scrap metal
  • De-pressurized propane tanks (Valves must be removed)
  • Other smaller motorized goods (scooters, lawnmowers, and motorcycles)

White goods must be segregated into two categories:

  • Type 1 - containing no refrigerant (i.e. water heaters, clothes washers and dryers, stoves and ranges).
  • Type 2 - containing refrigerant/freon (i.e. refrigerators, freezers or air conditioners).

You can find RRS at 3951 Puhi Road in Lihuʻe. Their hours are Monday – Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 808-245-6919 if you have any questions.