Transfer Stations & Convenience Centers

Every public drop-off location across the Hawaiian islands. Find hours, addresses, and what each station accepts so you can dispose of waste properly.

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What Are Transfer Stations?

Transfer stations and convenience centers are county-operated facilities where Hawaii residents can drop off household waste, bulky items, green waste, and recyclables. These sites serve as intermediate collection points — waste is consolidated here before being transported to a landfill or processing facility. For residents who miss curbside pickup, need to dispose of oversized items, or simply have more waste than their regular collection can handle, transfer stations are the most affordable and accessible option.

Each Hawaiian county operates its own network of stations with slightly different rules and accepted materials. In general, most transfer stations across all islands accept the following:

  • Household trash — bagged residential garbage, general clutter
  • Bulky items — furniture, mattresses, large appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers)
  • Green waste — yard trimmings, palm fronds, tree branches, grass clippings
  • Recyclables — cardboard, glass bottles, aluminum cans, plastics #1 and #2
  • Scrap metal — accepted at select locations; check before hauling

Hazardous materials — including paint, solvents, pesticides, propane tanks, and automotive batteries — are not accepted at transfer stations. Each county holds periodic household hazardous waste collection events for these items. Visit your county's environmental services website for upcoming dates.

Residential self-haulers on Oahu, Kauai, and Hawaii Island can use transfer stations at no charge with a valid Hawaii ID. Maui County charges by weight at the Central Maui Landfill. Commercial haulers pay tipping fees at all locations.

All Transfer Stations & Convenience Centers

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Oahu 7 stations
City and County of Honolulu
Keehi Transfer Station
4.7 (64)
606 Middle St, Honolulu, HI 96819
Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat 7AM-6PM
Major Honolulu transfer station accepting household waste, bulky items, green waste, and recyclables. Free for Oahu residents with valid Hawaii ID.
Kapaa Transfer Station
4.6 (99)
100 Kapaa Quarry Rd, Kailua, HI 96734
Mon-Fri 10AM-6PM, Sat-Sun 7AM-6PM
Windward Oahu transfer station near Kailua. Accepts household waste, bulky items, appliances, green waste, and recyclables. One of the busiest stations on the island.
Kapolei Convenience Center
4.5 (18)
91-184 Kaomi Loop, Kapolei, HI 96707
7AM-6PM daily
West Oahu convenience center serving Kapolei, Ko Olina, and surrounding communities. Accepts household waste, green waste, bulky items, and recyclables seven days a week.
Ewa Refuse Convenience Center
3.9 (75)
91-1000 Geiger Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
7AM-6PM daily
Ewa Beach convenience center accepting household refuse, bulky items, green waste, and recyclables. Open seven days a week for residential drop-offs.
Waipahu Convenience Center
3.9 (89)
94-071 Waipahu Depot St, Waipahu, HI 96797
7AM-6PM daily
Central Oahu convenience center serving Waipahu and Pearl City. Accepts household waste, bulky items, green waste, and standard recyclables.
Wahiawa Convenience Center
3.7 (46)
71-129 Wilikina Dr, Wahiawa, HI 96786
7AM-6PM daily
North-central Oahu convenience center serving Wahiawa, Mililani, and Schofield-area residents. Household waste, bulky items, green waste, and recyclables accepted.
Honolulu Collection Yard
4.8 (4)
626 Middle St, Honolulu, HI 96819
No phone listed
Contact city for hours
City collection yard adjacent to Keehi Transfer Station on Middle Street. Used for bulky item collection and green waste drop-off for Honolulu residents.
Maui 2 stations
Maui County
Central Maui Landfill Refuse and Recycling Center
4.3 (87)
Pulehu Rd & Hansen Rd, Puunene, HI 96784
6AM-3PM Mon-Sat
Maui's primary refuse and recycling facility. Accepts household waste, bulky items, green waste, recyclables, scrap metal, and tires. Fees charged by weight for all users.
Olowalu Recycling & Refuse Convenience Center
3.3 (12)
361 Luawai St, Lahaina, HI 96761
No phone listed
8AM-2:30PM Mon-Sat
West Maui convenience center serving Lahaina and surrounding areas. Accepts household refuse, recyclables, and green waste. Compact facility with limited capacity.
Kauai 1 station
Kauai County
Lihue Refuse Transfer Station
4.8 (14)
3450 Ahukini Rd, Lihue, HI 96766
7:15AM-3:15PM daily
Kauai's main transfer station near Lihue Airport. Accepts household waste, bulky items, green waste, recyclables, and scrap metal. Free for Kauai residents with valid ID.
Hawaii Island 9 stations
Hawaii County
Hilo Transfer Station
4.3 (44)
Hilo, HI 96720
No phone listed
6AM-6PM Mon-Sat
East Hawaii's primary transfer station serving the Hilo area. Accepts household waste, bulky items, green waste, and recyclables. Free for Hawaii County residents.
Kealakehe Transfer Station and Recycling Center
4.1 (66)
74-598 Hale Makai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
6AM-6PM daily
West Hawaii's main transfer station and recycling center in Kailua-Kona. Full-service facility accepting household waste, bulky items, green waste, recyclables, and scrap metal.
Keauhou Transfer Station
4.1 (33)
79-7074 Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725
No phone listed
6AM-6PM daily
South Kona transfer station off Mamalahoa Highway near Holualoa. Accepts household waste, green waste, and recyclables for Hawaii County residents.
Keei Transfer Station
3.9 (15)
82-6271 Puuhonua Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
No phone listed
Tue & Fri 8AM-4PM, Sun 8AM-4PM
Limited-hours transfer station near Captain Cook serving the Keei and South Kona area. Accepts household waste, green waste, and recyclables on select days only.
Waiea Transfer Station
4.2 (13)
87 S Kona Belt Rd, Captain Cook, HI 96704
No phone listed
Mon & Thu 6AM-6PM, Sat 6AM-6PM
South Kona transfer station open three days a week. Accepts household waste, green waste, and recyclables for Captain Cook and surrounding area residents.
Keaau Rubbish Transfer Station
4.2 (88)
16-921 Keaau-Pahoa Rd, Keaau, HI 96749
No phone listed
6AM-6PM Mon-Sat
Puna district transfer station serving Keaau, Pahoa, and surrounding subdivisions. High-volume facility accepting household waste, bulky items, green waste, and recyclables.
Waimea Transfer Station
4.4 (14)
Waimea, HI 96743
6AM-6PM Mon-Sat
North Hawaii transfer station serving the Waimea and Kohala coast communities. Accepts household waste, bulky items, green waste, and recyclables.
WM - West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill
3.5 (21)
71-1111 Queen Ka'ahumanu Hwy, Waikoloa Village, HI 96738
7AM-4PM Mon-Sat
Waste Management-operated sanitary landfill serving Waikoloa and South Kohala. Accepts household waste, construction debris, and bulky items. Tipping fees apply for all users.
Pahoa Recycling Center
4.4 (5)
15-1870 Old Cemetery Rd, Pahoa, HI 96778
No phone listed
6AM-6PM daily
Lower Puna recycling center serving Pahoa, Leilani Estates, and surrounding communities. Focused on recyclables with additional acceptance of household waste and green waste.

Transfer Station FAQ

Most Hawaii transfer stations accept household trash, bulky items (furniture, mattresses, appliances), green waste (yard trimmings, palm fronds), and recyclables (cardboard, glass, aluminum, plastics). Some stations also accept scrap metal, tires, and used motor oil. Hazardous materials such as paint, pesticides, propane tanks, and batteries are generally not accepted and must go through county-sponsored hazmat collection events.
Fees vary by county. On Oahu, the City and County of Honolulu transfer stations and convenience centers are free for residential self-haulers with a valid Hawaii ID. Maui County charges fees at the Central Maui Landfill based on weight. Hawaii County transfer stations are generally free for household quantities. Kauai County's Lihue Transfer Station accepts residential waste at no charge. Commercial haulers are charged tipping fees at all locations.
Hours vary by location and island. Oahu convenience centers typically operate 7 AM to 6 PM daily, while transfer stations run Monday through Friday 10 AM to 6 PM and Saturdays 7 AM to 6 PM. Hawaii Island stations generally run 6 AM to 6 PM Monday through Saturday. Maui's Central Maui Landfill operates 6 AM to 3 PM Monday through Saturday. Always check individual station hours before visiting, as holiday schedules may differ.
No appointment is needed for residential drop-offs at any Hawaii transfer station or convenience center. Simply drive up during operating hours with your load. Some locations may require a valid Hawaii driver's license or state ID to confirm residency. During peak times — especially Saturday mornings — expect wait times of 15 to 30 minutes at popular stations like Kapaa and Keehi on Oahu.
Transfer stations in Hawaii generally do not accept hazardous waste (paint, solvents, pesticides, pool chemicals), medical waste, asbestos-containing materials, explosives or ammunition, radioactive materials, or large quantities of liquid waste. Some stations also refuse tires, car batteries, and e-waste — these items often have dedicated drop-off programs through your county. Check with your local county environmental services office for proper disposal of restricted items.

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