Drop-Off Convenience Centers
for Refuse and Recycling

General Rules and Procedures

Convenience centers are reserved for residential waste material only. Commercial or business refuse (from tree trimmers, roofers, plumbers, small stores, farmers, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Delivery vehicles are limited to pickup trucks, mini-vans or automobiles. Business-owned vehicles are permitted, provided they are limited to the above types and are delivering residential waste.

In order to provide convenience to all, no more than two loads per resident will be allowed per day. Most items from your home will be accepted; however, certain items are restricted or prohibited.

When using a Convenience Center, please follow these rules:

Plan your delivery.
Separate your combustibles, noncombustibles and green waste. Upon your arrival, the convenience center security guard/attendant will inspect your load and instruct you to deposit your materials in the appropriate refuse bins/storage areas.

Obey the security guard's instructions.
The success of the City’s recycling program depends on everyone’s cooperation. Depositing rubbish in the wrong bins will contaminate recyclables and could affect your convenience center privileges in the future.

Make room for others.
Cut or breakdown long, large items, such as tree branches, empty boxes, lumber and pipes, so that they will fit compactly in the refuse bins. Remember, convenience centers have a limited capacity.

Think safety at all times.
Drive slowly, watch for directions by the security guard and obey all traffic control signs and pavement markings. While unloading your vehicle, be careful of your footing. Children and pets must remain inside of vehicles at all times.

Set a good example for others.
Clean up after you’re done. Picking up rubbish around your vehicle will help to keep the convenience center clean.

Be patient.
If the convenience center is closed, consider using the City landfill, refuse transfer station, another convenience center or return later. Heavy usage or mechanical breakdowns can cause temporary, unscheduled closures.

Preparing Your Refuse for Disposal and Recycling

The City requests your kokua when preparing your refuse for disposal. Separate your refuse so that you can unload it into the appropriate bins:

• Burnable refuse goes into the "Combustible" bin, which is sent on to the H-POWER waste-to-energy plant.

• Non-burnable refuse goes into the "Noncombustible" bin, which ends up at the landfill.

• Yard waste goes into the "Green Waste" bin, which is delivered to mulching and compostingsites.

• Large appliances, tires and autobatteries are set off on the side for separate collection and delivery to recycling facilities.

Upon arrival, please follow the attendant's instructions.

Acceptable Refuse for "Combustible" bin:
Paper, cardboard, cloth, plastic
Plastic bags of trash (unless filled with noncombustible refuse)
Wood (2x4 size or smaller; maximum 4' length)
Roofing material (wood shingles and asphalt paper)

Acceptable Refuse for "Noncombustible" bin:
Metal, glass
Mattresses, furniture, appliances*
Rugs, carpeting
Tires (limit 4 per load)
Lumber (larger than 2x4 size; maximum 4' length)
Drywall, plywood panels
Roofing materials (tile)

Acceptable Material for the "Green Waste" bin:
Grass, leaves, branches
Hedge and tree trimmings
Stumps, logs
Banana cuttings, coconuts, palm fronds
Untreated lumber, untreated pallets

Separate Storage Areas are provided at each site for the following recyclable materials:
Freon appliances — refrigerators, air conditioners
Non-freon appliances — washers, dryers, heaters, stoves
Tires
Auto batteries
Propane tanks

Restricted Items:
Large appliances — 2 per month
Tires — 4 per month
Auto batteries — 2 per month
Drywall — 5 sheets per day
Plywood — 5 sheets per day

Prohibited Materials:
Business/commercial and farm/agricultural refuse
Dirt, rock, sand, concrete, asphalt
Liquids, oils, greases
Wet kitchen garbage
Animal carcasses and waste products
Large automobile parts
Explosives and weapons
Hazardous or toxic waste
Wet paints, solvents
Poisons, pesticides, herbicides
Medical waste
Compressed gas cylinders (oxygen, acetylene, etc.)

Locations and Hours

Ewa Convenience Center
Location: 91-1000 Geiger Road, near gate to Barbers Point NAS.

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Tel: 226-2996
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (closed Christmas and New Year's Day)

Laie Convenience Center
Location: 56-020 Kamehameha Highway, behind the City's Laie Corporation Yard.

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Tel: 293-8714
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (closed Christmas and New Year's Day)

Wahiawa Convenience Center
Location: 71-129 Wilikina Drive, where Kamananui Road meets Wilikina Drive.

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Tel: 621-3648
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (closed Christmas and New Year's Day)

Waianae Convenience Center
Location: 85-572 Waianae Valley Rd, off Plantation Road near Waianae Landfill.

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Tel: 696-4203
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (closed Christmas and New Year's Day)

Waimanalo Convenience Center
Location: 41-241 Hihimanu Street, near the sewage treatment plant.

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Tel: 259-7182
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (closed Christmas and New Year's Day)

Waipahu Convenience Center
Location: Waipahu Depot Road, near the Honolulu Police Academy.

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Tel: 676-8878
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily (closed Christmas and New Year's Day)

Kapaa Transfer Station
Location: Kapaa Quarry Access Road, Kailua.

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Tel: 262-4248
Hours:
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
(Closed Christmas and New Year's Day)

Kawailoa Transfer Station
Location: 62-180 Kawailoa Dr, Haleiwa.

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Tel: 637-5511
Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. daily (closed Christmas and New Year's Day)

Keehi Transfer Station (accepts auto batteries and combustible material ONLY)
Location: 606 Middle Street, entrance under the H-1 highway near theBus depot.

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Tel: 845-1162
Hours: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday
(closed Sunday, Christmas and New Year's Day)

Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill (disposal ONLY; no recycling options available)
Location: 92-460 Farrington Highway, entrance near the Ko Olina off-ramp.

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Tel: 668-2985
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily (closed Christmas and New Year's Day)