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Transfer station
Kapaa transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Kauai County Kapaa Refuse Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Kauai County refuse transfer station on the east side, open to residents for self-haul and to commercial vehicles with Tipping Fee Coupons. Phase I of renovations is open; see the notes for what it takes right now.
Hours
- Daily 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m., 7 days a week
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 |
|---|---|
| Residential self-haul refuse and recycling | No charge listed for residents |
| Commercial passenger vehicle (Tipping Fee Coupon) | $6 per load |
| Commercial pickup or small trailer, 1/2 ton and under | $10 per load |
| Commercial full-size pickup or trailer up to 3/4 ton | $20 per load |
Hazardous waste
Toxic and hazardous wastes, explosives, ashes, liquid waste, untreated medical waste and pressurized containers are not accepted at county transfer stations (residential propane cylinders of 10 gallons or less are taken for recycling). Used motor oil and oil filters are accepted from residents.
Holiday closures
Closed County holidays. For closures, check the county Landfill & Refuse Transfer Station Status page or call 808-212-4683.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-09 from official sources .
Other notes
- Renovation: the county transfer station page says Phase I is open and the station takes bagged trash only (no loose mixed waste), with recycling for scrap metal (6 ft limit), appliances, tires, used motor oil and propane tanks. Loose mixed waste goes to the Lihue or Hanalei stations until the remaining work is done.
- Source conflict: the county recovery page (updated November 9, 2026) lists Kapaa as accepting debris, tires and motor oil, resident scrap metal and appliances, and green waste (no large vehicles or trailers), and gives the location as Kahau Road. The county transfer station page gives 5051 Kahi Rd. and says green waste is collected at the bottom of Kahi Rd. weather permitting.
- Green waste and scrap metal at Kapaa are limited to 6 feet in length. Motor oil filters are taken.
- Vehicles with commercial plates, and rented commercial vehicles or trucks, must buy Tipping Fee Coupons at the Treasury desk in the DMV building at the Civic Center. Commercial vans, trailers and 3/4-ton trucks are limited to 2 loads per vehicle per day.
- Trailers with loads up to the 3/4-ton capacity in county code (about 10 feet long) are allowed if they can be maneuvered safely; staff may turn away larger ones.
- Bulky items (mattresses and furniture over 3 feet) are accepted only at the Lihue station or the Kekaha Landfill. Commercial construction and demolition items must be cut to 3 feet or smaller, and pallets must be cut in half.
- Scrap metal, tires, motor oil and propane recycling are for residents only. Commercial recycling: 808-241-4841.
- Hurricane Lowell: the county recovery page (updated November 9, 2026) says the Solid Waste Division is waiving tipping fees for storm-generated debris at the Kekaha Landfill and refuse transfer stations. Check kauairecovers.org/debris for current conditions.
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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.