Dumps NearbyDumps & landfills in Hawaii County, HI
We list 39 places in Hawaii County, HI where you can drop off waste: 1 landfill and 26 transfer stations and drop-off centers, plus recyclers for other materials. Hilo is the biggest town in Hawaii County. For 24 sites we checked hours and fees against the operator's own website.
Landfills (1)Transfer stations & drop-off centers (26)Yard waste & compost (5)Electronics, tires & scrap metal (7)
County rules
- County recycling and transfer stations are free for household self-haul rubbish. Only household-generated waste is allowed; no commercial, government agency or farm waste. One load per vehicle per day, 3 cubic yard limit, no trailers or dump-bed trucks. Source
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers with refrigerant go to the designated appliance area at stations that take appliances; microwaves count as rubbish. Source
- Holiday closures at all county recycling and transfer stations: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. Source
Landfills in Hawaii County
- West Hawaii Landfill/Puuanahulu Landfill
Transfer stations & drop-off centers in Hawaii County
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
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- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 6 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Wed, Sat: 6 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
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- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
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- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Sat: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Sat: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Sat: 6 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:15 pm Tip fee per ton: $128.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Atlas Recycling Center Recycling centerHours: Mon to Fri 8 am to 4 pm …
- Hilo Transfer Station Transfer station
- Ke'ei Transfer Station Transfer stationHours: Sun,Tue,Fri 6 am to 6 pm
- Superior Sanitation Transfer stationHours: Mon to Fri 7:30 am to 4 pm
Yard waste & compost in Hawaii County
- Hours: Daily: 7 am to 4:15 pm Greenwaste, business/farm/government/non-profit per ton: $32.00
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:15 pm Greenwaste, business/farm/government/non-profit per ton: $32.00
- Mauna Lani Resort Association Compost & yard waste site
- Sanford's Mulching Facility Compost & yard waste site
- West Hawaii Concrete Compost & yard waste siteConstruction debrisYard waste & brush
Electronics, tires & scrap metal in Hawaii County
- Arizumi Tire Disposal Tire recycler
- Atlas Recycling Centers - Hilo Scrap metal yard
- Atlas Recycling Centers - Kailua - Kona Scrap metal yard
- Big Island Scrap Metal - Kailua - Kona Scrap metal yard
- Big Island Scrap Metal - Keeau Scrap metal yard
- Business Services Hawaii Scrap metal yard
- Mr K’s Recycle & Redemption Scrap metal yardHours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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Cities in Hawaii County
Frequently asked questions
Where can I dump trash in Hawaii County?
Glenwood (Glenwood), Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu) (Hāwī), Hilo (Transfer Station) (Hilo) and Honoka‘a (Honokaʻa) and 22 more take household trash or bulky items.
How many landfills are in Hawaii County?
We list 1 active landfill in Hawaii County: West Hawaii Landfill/Puuanahulu.
How much does the dump cost in Hawaii County?
East Hawai‘i Organics Facility (Ehof) - Hilo: greenwaste, business/farm/government/non-profit per ton $32.00; West Hawai’i Sanitary Landfill (Pu‘uanahulu): tip fee per ton $128.00; West Hawaii Organics Facility: greenwaste, business/farm/government/non-profit per ton $32.00. Rates as published by the operators, checked October 2026.
Do I need to be a resident to use the dump in Hawaii County?
Glenwood, Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu) and Hilo (Transfer Station) are for residents only.
Where can I recycle tires, electronics or scrap metal in Hawaii County?
See the pages for tires, yard waste, construction debris and scrap metal in Hawaii County below.
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