Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Waiea
You will find Waiea in Waiea, HI. It is a transfer station in Hawaii County. This is a privately run site; most take paying customers off the street, though some only serve commercial haulers. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items. It is one of 39 drop-off sites we list in Hawaii County.
| Address | 86-3895 Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Waiea, HI 96727 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County, HI |
| Phone | (808) 961-8270 |
| Website | dem.hawaiicounty.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Thu, Sat: 6 am to 6 pm Open Mon, Thu, Sat. 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, 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.
- Check whether you need to book or register before your first visit.
- Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Waiea?
86-3895 Hawaiʻi Belt Road, Waiea, HI 96727. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Waiea?
Waiea is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: commercial waste, farm waste, government agency waste, hazardous waste and automobiles.
Can non-residents use Waiea?
No, it is for residents only.
Is Waiea free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Waiea open?
Mon, Thu, Sat: 6 am to 6 pm. Open Mon, Thu, Sat. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day..
What other transfer stations are near Waiea?
Honoka‘a in Honokaʻa (5.4 mi), Waimea in Waimea (9.5 mi) and Pa‘auilo in Paʻauilo (11 mi).
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