Storm Debris & Rubbish Collection
The County is now operating seven sites to dispose of storm debris and refuse. Each site accepts only specific materials, so the public is advised to separate waste items appropriately before making drop-offs.
All debris (not including green waste) must not be longer than three feet.
Green waste is organic plant material from yards, landscaping, or storm cleanup, such as tree branches, leaves, grass clippings, brush, shrubs, and other vegetation.
County Tipping Fees Waived
The County of Kauaʻi Solid Waste Division is waiving tipping fees for storm-generated debris at the Kekaha Landfill and Refuse Transfer Stations as residents and businesses clean up from Hurricane Lowell.
Updated: October 25, 2026Public Refuse Drop-off Locations
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Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Kūhiō Highway
Accepts:
Debris
Tires and Motor Oil
Scrap metal and appliances from residents
Metals and appliances drop-off also opened at 9 a.m. so crews could clear metals from the site first thing in the morning.
Green waste
Green waste drop-off is open at 9 a.m. and will remain open until the site reaches capacity.
Due to limited capacity, small commercial haulers of green waste will not be accepted at Hanalei.
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Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Kūhiō Highway
(Located past the Kīlauea roundabout and across the street from Anaina Hou Community Park.)
Accepts:
Green Waste Only
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Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Kahau Road
Accepts:
Debris
Tires and Motor Oil
Scrap metal and appliances from residents
Green waste - The Kapa‘a RTS will accept green waste Oct. 23 while crews conduct maintenance on the Kapa‘a Temporary Site.
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Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Kapaʻa Bypass Road
(Accessed via the southbound (one-way) lane of Kapaʻa Bypass Road adjacent to the Bryan J. Baptiste Sports Complex.)
Accepts:
Green Waste Only
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Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Ahukini Road
Accepts:
Debris
Green Waste
Green waste site is open to residents and small commercial haulers whose vehicles and trailers comply with the ¾-ton capacity limits.
Tires and Motor Oil
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Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Location: Lele Road
Accepts:
Debris
Green Waste
Green waste site is open to residents and small commercial haulers whose vehicles and trailers comply with the ¾-ton capacity limits.
Tires and Motor Oil
Scrap metal and appliances from residents
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Hours:
Residential: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Commercial: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Kaumualiʻi Highway
Accepts:
Debris
Green Waste
HOUSEHOLD RECYCLABLES
To view information on household recyclables, visit the Solid Waste Recycling website.
SCRAP METAL AND APPLIANCES
Puhi Metals: Scrap metal and appliances are being accepted for recycling at Puhi Metals, open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Kapaʻa, Hanalei, and Hanapēpē Transfer Stations are also accepting scrap metal and appliances from residents.
E-WASTE
Puhi Metals is accepting electronic waste.
REGULAR TRASH COLLECTION
Normal, weekday islandwide refuse collection will continue throughout the week to accessible areas.
Starting the week of Oct. 12, refuse collection on the North Shore will resume on its regular pickup day of Thursdays.
COMMERCIAL HAULERS (Green Waste)
Commercial haulers may contact permitted composting facilities for drop-off:
Heart & Soul: (808) 823-1007
Green Earth Matters: (808) 651-2058
Kauaʻi Nursery and Landscape: (808) 245-7747
REGULAR TRASH COLLECTION
Normal, weekday islandwide refuse collection will continue throughout the week in accessible areas.
Starting the week of Oct. 12, refuse collection in the North Shore will resume on Thursday. Tuesday service will no longer be available. Mahalo for your patience and understanding.
CURBSIDE COLLECTION
Crews returned to Wainiha and Hāʻena this week to continue picking up Hurricane Lowell debris, weather permitting. Wednesday, October 7, was the final day for debris pickup. Crews worked from Wainiha through Hāʻena, as far as roads were accessible. Because some roads were inaccessible, all items had to be placed along the county or state right-of-way. Crews could not pick up debris from private property.
Crews took furniture, appliances, metals, and construction debris. Residents were asked to sort their piles into separate groups, with appliances in one pile, metals in another, and construction debris in its own pile. Crews did not take green waste or propane tanks.
Starting the week of Oct. 12, refuse collection in the North Shore will resume on Thursday. Tuesday service will no longer be available.
Damaged Curbside Carts
If your refuse cart was damaged during the storm, please contact the Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Division to request a repair or replacement. Residents can file a report online here.
Crews will assess and address damaged carts as quickly as possible following the storm.
