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Transfer station
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Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Kauai County Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-09
Who can use it
Kauai residents (self-haul) and commercial vehicles with Tipping Fee Coupons. Hanalei also takes loose mixed waste while the Kapaa station is being renovated.
Hours
- Daily 7:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m., 7 days a week
- Green waste: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Scrap metal and appliances (residents) | Accepted for recycling |
Hazardous waste
Toxic and hazardous wastes, explosives, ashes, liquids, 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
- Recycling here: green waste, tires, motor oil and filters, scrap metal, appliances, propane tanks and residential recycling bins.
- Bulky items over 3 feet (mattresses, furniture) are not accepted here; take them to Lihue RTS or Kekaha Landfill.
- Pallets must be cut in half.
- Commercial-plated and rented vehicles 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 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.
- Construction and demolition items must be cut to 3 feet or smaller. Scrap metal, tires, motor oil and propane recycling are for residents only; commercial recycling info: 808-241-4841.
- The county says to also check kauairecovers.org/debris for current solid waste and recycling information.
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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.