8:15 a.m., March 11, Refuse Transfer Facilities Update
Published on March 11, 2026
Below is the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 8:15 a.m., March 11.
Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station
Current Status: Due to equipment issues, the Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station is only accepting bagged refuse, no loose refuse, until further notice, pending repairs. All other 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: The Kapa'a Refuse Transfer Station will not be accepting green waste until further notice, due to inclement weather conditions. Green waste is anticipated to resume regular services tomorrow, March 12. The facility will reopen in phases beginning March 12, initially accepting bagged trash and offering recycling services for scrap metal, 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. 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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