7:30 a.m., October 21, Refuse Transfer Facilities Update

Published on October 21, 2025

Below is the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 7:30 a.m., October 21.

Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station 
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. CLOSED for renovations through December 2025. Hours are 7:15 to 3:15
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.
Location: 5051 Kahi Rd, Kapaʻa

Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)
Current Status: Due to staffing issues related to the Wailua traffic, the Līhu‘e Refuse Transfer Station is currently closed. We anticipate the short delay to only last as long as traffic persists. Mahalo for your patience. Construction and demolition debris must be cut to 3-foot lengths. Pallets must be cut into quarters. Līhu‘e does not accept scrap metal or appliances.

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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