Hawaii
Transfer station
Haleiwa (Oahu) transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Kawailoa Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Residents and businesses (businesses need a City and County of Honolulu account). Residents may make 2 loads per day at city disposal sites, in sedans, SUVs, pickups or minivans; trailers and larger rental vehicles need preapproval. Rental vehicles must be in the householder's name.
Hours
- Open daily 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No separate sticker price was established on the linked page; the eligibility and item fees below still apply.
Where to buy: Contact the facility about access requirements before loading.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Resident drop-off | No resident fee is listed on the city drop-off pages |
| Large household appliances | Limit 2 per month |
| Passenger or light truck tires, with or without rims | Limit 4 per month |
Hazardous waste
Flammable, corrosive and toxic household products are not taken in the rubbish bins; the city refers residents to its Household Hazardous Waste page. Liquids such as oils, greases and paints must be absorbed or dried and contained before disposal. Prohibited: acetylene, oxygen and SCUBA tanks, commercial gas cylinders, damaged or recalled batteries, EV batteries, explosives and weapons, medical waste, and wet kitchen garbage.
Holiday closures
Closed Christmas Day (Friday, December 25, 2026) and New Year's Day (Friday, January 1, 2027).
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepted here: household trash, bulky items, large metal appliances, tires, lead-acid batteries, standalone lithium, lithium-ion, NiMH and NiCad batteries, propane and helium tanks, butane, MAPP, fire extinguishers and green waste.
- Green waste only on Saturdays and Sundays, and it is not separated for composting.
- Pieces that can be broken down (stumps, branches, lumber, pallets, drywall, metal) must be under 6 feet long and under 60 lbs. Attendants cannot help unload; children and pets stay in the vehicle.
- Batteries: lead-acid car and motorcycle batteries only; standalone rechargeable lithium, lithium-ion, NiMH and NiCad batteries with taped terminals in a clear plastic bag. Alkaline batteries go in regular refuse.
- Compressed gas accepted where listed: 8 oz butane, residential (A and B) fire extinguishers, 14.9 cu ft helium tanks, 14 oz MAPP, 5 and 20 gallon propane tanks and 16 oz propane cylinders.
- Green waste goes in loose, with no plastic bags; stumps and logs under 9 inches in diameter.
- Heavy use or breakdowns can cause temporary unscheduled closures.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-09. If something conflicts, trust the town.