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Honomū
Honomū is a transfer station in Hawaii County, HI, listed under Honomū. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. We list 38 other drop-off sites in Hawaii County.
| Address | 28-1844 Old Māmalahoa Highway, Honomū, HI 96728 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Hawaii County, HI |
| Phone | (808) 961-8270 |
| Website | dem.hawaiicounty.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 6 am to 6 pm Open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. |
| Fees | Free for residents |
| Who can use it | Residents only |
| Access | Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, 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
- Bring a tarp and straps. Most dumps want loads secured.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hilo Transfer Station Transfer station
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Honomū?
28-1844 Old Māmalahoa Highway, Honomū, HI 96728. Follow the Directions link for the fastest route.
What can I drop off at Honomū?
Honomū is listed for household trash & bulky items. Not accepted: commercial waste, farm waste, government agency waste, hazardous waste and automobiles.
Can non-residents use Honomū?
No, it is for residents only.
Is Honomū free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Honomū open?
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 6 am to 6 pm. Open Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day..
What other transfer stations are near Honomū?
Pāpa‘ikou in Pāpaʻikou (6.9 mi), Laupāhoehoe in Laupāhoehoe (9.8 mi) and Pāhala in Pāhala (11 mi).
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