11:40 a.m., May 12, Refuse Transfer Facilities Update

Published on May 12, 2026

Below is the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 11:40 a.m., May 12.

Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station

Current Status: Due to equipment issues, the Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station will not accept loose refuse, bagged refuse only, until further notice. All services are available. 

Regular Operating Hours: 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Green waste is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: 5-3751 Kuhio Hwy, Princeville

Kapa'a Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)

Current Status: Green waste is now open. The facility is open and is initially accepting bagged trash and offering recycling services for scrap metal, used oil, appliances, tires, and propane tanks. Services for loose mixed waste will be introduced as remaining improvements are completed. Hours are 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. 

Location: 5051 Kahi Rd, Kapaʻa

Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station

Current Status: Due to capacity, motor oil disposal services are suspended through Tuesday, May 12. All other services are available.

Regular Operating Hours: 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Location: 3450 Ahukini Road, Līhu‘e

Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station

Current Status: The Hanapēpē Refuse Transfer Station will not be accepting loose refuse until further notice, only bagged refuse. All other services are available. 

Regular Operating Hours: 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Location: 4380 Lele Road, Hanapēpē

Kekaha Landfill

Current Status: All services are available.

Regular Operating Hours:  8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Location: 6900 Kaumuali‘i Hwy, Kekaha

All locations are open daily, except on holidays. For more information, please visit www.kauai.gov/transferstations or call the Solid Waste Division at (808) 241-4841. For weekend updates, call (808) 212-4683.

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