12:25 p.m., March 9, Refuse Transfer Facilities Update

Published on March 09, 2026

Below is the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 12:25 p.m., March 9.

Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)

Current Status: 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

Current Status: Green waste collection is now open. The facility will reopen in phases beginning March 12, initially accepting bagged trash and offering recycling services for scrap metal, appliances, used oil, tires, and propane tanks. Services for loose mixed waste and green waste will be introduced as remaining improvements are completed. Hours are 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Additionally, residential bagged trash will be accepted Friday to Sunday at the Kapa‘a Base Yard located at 4900 Kahau Road, in Kapa‘a, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The last day of additional bagged trash collection at the Kapa‘a Base Yard is Sunday, March 8.

Location: 5051 Kahi Rd, Kapaʻa

Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station

Current Status: All 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: All 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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