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Hilo (Transfer Station)
Hilo (Transfer Station) is a transfer station in Hawaii County, HI, listed under Hilo. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Listed materials: household trash & bulky items, scrap metal and appliances. It is one of 39 drop-off sites we list in Hawaii County.
| Address | 1471 Hoʻolaulima Road, Hilo, HI 96720 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County, HI |
| Phone | (808) 961-8270 |
| Website | dem.hawaiicounty.gov |
| Hours | Daily: 6 am to 6 pm Open Daily. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Scrap metal, Appliances, recycling |
| Not accepted | commercial waste, farm waste, government agency waste, hazardous waste, automobiles |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: dem.hawaiicounty.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Hawaii County
- County recycling and transfer stations are free for household self-haul rubbish. Only household-generated waste is allowed; no commercial, government agency or farm waste. One load per vehicle per day, 3 cubic yard limit, no trailers or dump-bed trucks. Source
- Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers with refrigerant go to the designated appliance area at stations that take appliances; microwaves count as rubbish. Source
- Holiday closures at all county recycling and transfer stations: New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. Source
Before you go
- Cover and tie down your load. Many sites charge extra for loose loads.
- Most dumps turn away hazardous waste, so keep paint and chemicals out of the load.
- Ask which payment methods they take; some commercial sites bill on account only.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hilo Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushScrap metalAppliances
More in Hawaii County
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Hilo (Transfer Station)?
1471 Hoʻolaulima Road, Hilo, HI 96720. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Hilo (Transfer Station)?
Hilo (Transfer Station) is listed for household trash & bulky items, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: commercial waste, farm waste, government agency waste, hazardous waste and automobiles.
Can non-residents use Hilo (Transfer Station)?
No, it is for residents only.
Is Hilo (Transfer Station) free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Hilo (Transfer Station) open?
Daily: 6 am to 6 pm. Open Daily. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day..
What other transfer stations are near Hilo (Transfer Station)?
Hilo Transfer Station in Hilo (2 mi), Pāhala in Pāhala (3.7 mi) and Pāpa‘ikou in Pāpaʻikou (7.8 mi).
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