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Waimea
Waimea is a transfer station in Waimea, HI, in Hawaii County. It is run by a public agency, so residents can usually drop off their own loads here. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, scrap metal and appliances. We list 38 other drop-off sites in Hawaii County.
| Address | 66-1597 Kawaihae Road, Waimea, HI 96743 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 | Operated by a local government agency |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, 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
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Sun, Tue, Fri: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Sat: 6 am to 6 pm
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Daily: 6 am to 6 pmHousehold trash & bulky itemsScrap metalAppliances
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 7 am to 4:15 pm Tip fee per ton: $128.00Household trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
More in Hawaii County
All 39 drop-off sites in Hawaii County · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Hawaii
Frequently asked questions
Where is Waimea?
66-1597 Kawaihae Road, Waimea, HI 96743. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.
What can I drop off at Waimea?
Waimea is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, scrap metal and appliances. Not accepted: commercial waste, farm waste, government agency waste, hazardous waste and automobiles.
Can non-residents use Waimea?
No, it is for residents only.
Is Waimea free?
It is free for residents, according to the operator.
When is Waimea open?
Daily: 6 am to 6 pm. Open Daily. Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day..
What other transfer stations are near Waimea?
Puakō in Puakō (9.1 mi), Waiea in Waiea (9.5 mi) and Honoka‘a in Honokaʻa (15 mi).
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