Published on December 20, 2025
Below is the current service status of Kaua‘i’s refuse transfer stations and the Kekaha Landfill as of 9 a.m., December 20.
Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station (NEW UPDATE)
Current Status: The Hanalei Refuse Transfer Station is temporarily not accepting refuse as we work to empty our trailers from yesterday's backlog. We estimate that we'll start accepting refuse by 10:30 a.m. All other services are open at the station.
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 March 2026. 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
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
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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