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Residential motor oil from do-it-yourself oil changes is accepted for recycling at the following locations:

Location Time Phone number
Hanalei Transfer Station Open 9:15 am to 5:15 pm 826-7070
Kapa'a Transfer Station Open 9:15 am to 5:15 pm 822-7334
Lihue Transfer Station Open 9:15 am to 5:15 pm 241-6854
Hanapepe Transfer Station Open 9:15 am to 5:15 pm 335-0624
Kekaha Landfill Open 8:00am to4:00 pm 337-9213
Locations open every day, excluding holidays.


Recycling your used oil:
After draining the oil from your car's crankcase , pour the motor oil into a clean container. Many household containers are suitable, including original motor oil containers. Never Use containers that held household chemicals such as Bleach.  Make sure that the container has a secure lid so it cannot spill.

 
The County is distributing FREE motor oil drainer containers for draining and recycling used motor oil and motor oil filters.  The containers are available at the Solid Waste Divison, in the County Recycling Office located at 4444 Rice St. in the Moikeha Building Suite #295  in Lihue.  Please call  the County Recycling Office at @ 241-4841 or 241-4894 for more information.
 


IMPORTANT!!!

  • Never temporarily store it in any container that once held food, beverages, or chemicals (regardless of the type of container used for carrying or storing used oil, be sure it is cleaned and clearly labeled "used oil" and kept out of reach of children and pets).
  • Never mix used oil with gasoline or solvents.
  • Never put used oil in containers previously contained bleach or other chemicals  (Used oil mixed with bleach, gasoline, or solvent can become hazardous waste).


Acceptable Products

Unacceptable products

Crankcase Oil
Gear Oil
Transmission Oil
Power Steering Oil
Diesel Fuel
Lubricating Oil
Thinners
Gasoline
Carburetor Cleaners
Brake Cleaners
Brake Fluids
Solvents
Anti Freeze
PCB oil
Bleach

 


PROPER PREPARATION

Do not contaminate oil with other fluids like antifreeze or other auto fluids; bring motor oil only.  Use a clean, dry, container with no residues. Use a container that is leak proof and has a lid. You may recycle up to 5 gallons at a time. Take your container away after you drop off the oil.

                      Reminder - the program is for home mechanics only.