REMINDER: Metals recycling reopens to residents

Published on August 01, 2025

As a reminder, metals recycling drop-off is available to residents at County Solid Waste Facilities. However, metals recycling is not available at the Kapaa Refuse Transfer Station, as the facility remains closed through December 2025. Metals recycling is also not being accepted at the Lihue refuse transfer station. 

Metals recycling is accepted at the Hanalei and Hanapepe refuse transfer stations, Puhi Metals, and the Kekaha Landfill.

Please see the following guidelines for metal recycling at all refuse transfer stations and the landfill.

• All items must be free of all fluids and contain no batteries or other combustible materials.
• Please follow all instructions on site, including proper placement of white goods and scrap metal.
• Refrigerators and freezers must be empty of food or other items. Shelving should be disposed of with normal refuse unless made of metal.
• Material must be no greater than three (3) feet in any dimension.

Reminder: Metal recycling at County facilities is for residential use only. Businesses must bring their metal materials to the Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, located at 3951 Puhi Road, Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for a fee. Residents are welcome to bring scrap metal and appliances free of charge.

 If you need assistance with or information about metal recycling, please call 808-241-4841 or visit www.kauai.gov/recycling.

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