Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu)

You will find Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu) in Hāwī, HI. It is a transfer station in Hawaii County. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, scrap metal and appliances. We list 38 other drop-off sites in Hawaii County.

Address	55-3595 Kaʻauhuhu Road, Hāwī, HI 96719 Directions
County	Hawaii County, HI
Phone	(808) 961-8270
Website	dem.hawaiicounty.gov
Hours	Daily: 6 am to 6 pm Open Daily. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Fees	Free for residents
Who can use it	Residents only
Access	Privately owned, fees at the scale house
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Scrap metal, Appliances, recycling
Not accepted	commercial waste, farm waste, government agency waste, hazardous waste, automobiles

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: dem.hawaiicounty.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Hawaii County

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

Before you go

Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.

Other transfer stations nearby

Waimea Transfer station Verified

66-1597 Kawaihae Road, Waimea · 16 mi · (808) 961-8270

Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
Puakō Transfer station Verified

66-1471 Puakō Beach Drive, Puakō · 17 mi · (808) 961-8270

Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
Waiea Transfer station Verified

86-3895 Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Waiea · 21 mi · (808) 961-8270

Hours: Mon, Thu, Sat: 6 am to 6 pm
Honoka‘a Transfer station Verified

45-624 Plumeria Street, Honokaʻa · 25 mi · (808) 961-8270

Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pm

Household trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
West Hawai’i Sanitary Landfill (Pu‘uanahulu) Transfer station Verified

71-1111 Queen Kaʻahumanu Highway, Waikoloa · 29 mi · (808) 854-2773

Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:15 pm Tip fee per ton: $128.00

Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu)?

55-3595 Kaʻauhuhu Road, Hāwī, HI 96719. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.

What can I drop off at Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu)?

Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu) is listed for household trash & bulky items, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: commercial waste, farm waste, government agency waste, hazardous waste and automobiles.

Can non-residents use Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu)?

No, it is for residents only.

Is Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu) free?

It is free for residents, according to the operator.

When is Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu) open?

Daily: 6 am to 6 pm. Open Daily. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day..

What other transfer stations are near Hāwī (Ka‘auhuhu)?

Waimea in Waimea (16 mi), Puakō in Puakō (17 mi) and Waiea in Waiea (21 mi).

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