Dumps NearbyTransfer stationVerified October 2026
Pāhala
Pāhala is a transfer station in Hawaii County, HI, listed under Pāhala. 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. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, scrap metal and appliances. Hawaii County has 39 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 96-1250 Old Māmalahoa Highway, Pāhala, HI 96720 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County, HI |
| Phone | (808) 961-8270 |
| Website | dem.hawaiicounty.gov |
| Hours | Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pm Open Sun, Tue, Fri. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| 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.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Load the heaviest items last so they come off first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hilo Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pm
- 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
More in Hawaii County
All 39 drop-off sites in Hawaii County · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Hawaii
Frequently asked questions
Where is Pāhala?
96-1250 Old Māmalahoa Highway, Pāhala, HI 96720. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Pāhala?
Pāhala 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 Pāhala?
No, it is for residents only.
Is Pāhala free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Pāhala open?
Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pm. Open Sun, Tue, Fri. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day..
What other transfer stations are near Pāhala?
Hilo Transfer Station in Hilo (1.8 mi), Hilo (Transfer Station) in Hilo (3.7 mi) and Pāpa‘ikou in Pāpaʻikou (4.4 mi).
Reviews
Be the first to review this site: was it easy to find, and how was the line?