Households only: household-generated self-haul rubbish is accepted at no charge. No businesses, farms, government agencies, nonprofits or commercial haulers. Vehicles limited to sedans, SUVs, pickups or vans (no dump-bed trucks); one residential load per day, max 3 cubic yards. Questions: Solid Waste Division (808) 961-8270.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Couch / furniture
LimitedSoft compactable bulky items (mattresses, stuffed chairs, couches) accepted; hide-a-beds and hard bulky items are not (take to the Hilo reload facility or West Hawai‘i landfill). Max item size 7 ft.
Item price: call to confirm
Tire
Not acceptedNo whole tires accepted.
Appliance
Call to confirmFridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Not acceptedE-waste is prohibited at transfer stations.
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Not acceptedHazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs, lead-acid and lithium batteries are prohibited.
Yard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Call to confirmConstruction debris
LimitedResidential do-it-yourself C&D only, max 3 cubic yards per load; asbestos/canec not accepted.
Item price: call to confirm
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
Call to confirmHousehold trash
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Free |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Free |
| Car load | Free |
Household self-haul rubbish is accepted at no charge within the one-load, 3 cubic yard daily limit. Tip fees apply only if you take extra loads to the landfill or reload facility.
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Households only: household-generated self-haul rubbish is accepted at no charge. No businesses, farms, government agencies, nonprofits or commercial haulers. Vehicles limited to sedans, SUVs, pickups or vans (no dump-bed trucks); one residential load per day, max 3 cubic yards. Questions: Solid Waste Division (808) 961-8270.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon, Thu, Sat | 6:00 am–6:00 pm |
Rubbish drop-off hours. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; may close for emergencies or events. Cardboard/glass drop-off recycling 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. on the station’s open days.
Local time: Pacific/HonoluluWhat’s not accepted
- Commercial, farm, government or nonprofit waste
- Whole tires
- Automobiles and automotive fluids
- Propane, oxygen, acetylene tanks and compressed gas cylinders
- Hazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs, lead-acid and lithium batteries, e-waste
- Asbestos and canec
- Hide-a-beds and hard bulky items
- Loads over 3 cubic yards
Free options
Household self-haul rubbish is free at all county transfer stations.
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Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- County of Hawai‘i Solid Waste Facilities ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026