Recycling in Lihue, HI

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Checked October 26, 2026

• Hawaii DOH: State Solid Waste Programs (opens in new tab) · Hawaii Department of Health, Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch
  • Chapter 342I, HRS bans lead-acid batteries from household rubbish and landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Used lead-acid batteries must go to battery retailers/wholesalers or DOH-permitted collection or recycling facilities. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Chapter 342I, Part II, HRS bans whole motor vehicle tires from municipal and private landfills. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Used whole motor vehicle tires must go to tire retailers/wholesalers or DOH-permitted tire collection facilities or recyclers. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hawaii DOH: Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Law (opens in new tab) · Hawaii Department of Health, Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch
  • Hawaii law requires electronic device manufacturers to operate recycling programs. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Covered electronic devices include computers, printers and monitors. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions with a viewable screen of nine inches or larger are covered electronic devices. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hawaii DOH: E-waste Collection Locations (opens in new tab) · Hawaii Department of Health, Solid & Hazardous Waste Branch
  • Manufacturer collection services include staffed drop-off sites, collection services (with a transportation fee) or collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Some manufacturers offer a free mailback option in addition to drop-off and collection. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Appliance Recycling - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Resident white goods (washers, dryers, refrigerators, etc.) are recycled free at Hanalei, Kapaa and Hanapepe transfer stations, Puhi Metals and Kekaha Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Resident white goods are recycled free at listed locations including Puhi Metals Recycling Facility (Mon-Sat 7:30-3:30). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Commercial white goods must go to Puhi Metals; those with refrigerants (e.g., refrigerators) cost $20 per unit. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Metal Recycling - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Puhi Metals Recycling Facility accepts white goods and scrap metal; services are free to residential users, commercial fees apply. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Puhi Metals accepts scrap metal and lead-acid auto/vehicle batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents recycle scrap metal and appliances (stoves, washers, dryers, microwaves, refrigerators) free at all transfer stations and Kekaha Landfill except Lihu'e RTS. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Refuse Transfer Stations - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Lihu'e RTS does not accept appliances; take them to Puhi Metals (no charge for residents). Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Lihu'e Refuse Transfer Station may accept bed mattresses, box springs and whole wood furniture from self-haulers. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Bulky items (mattresses, furniture over 3 ft) are only accepted at Lihu'e Transfer Station or Kekaha Landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Electronics Recycling - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • eWaste is accepted at Puhi Metals Recycling Center, free for residents and businesses with no quantity limits. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Televisions (including cracked/broken flat screens) are accepted eWaste at Puhi Metals; cracked or broken CRT screens are not accepted. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Computer systems (all-in-ones, CPUs, monitors, laptops) are accepted eWaste at Puhi Metals. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Cracked or broken CRT TVs are not accepted as eWaste; microwaves are accepted as scrap metal instead. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Unusually large electronics (that do not fit a standard pallet, excluding TVs) may cost $0.50 per pound. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Landfill - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Mattresses and furniture can only be disposed of at Kekaha Landfill or Lihue Transfer Station; no charge for residents at the landfill. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Tire Recycling - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Residential tires are recycled free at all County Refuse Transfer Stations, up to 8 auto/light truck or 4 truck/high-performance tires per year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • PS&D Tires in Lihue accepts residential tires for a fee of $13-$27 per tire. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Recycling FAQ - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Old liquid oil-based paint can go to the County HHW collection events. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Hazardous Waste - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Kauai HHW collection events are free and residents-only; latex paint is not accepted at them. The next event is delayed until after the new year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • The next Kauai HHW collection event is delayed until after the beginning of the new year. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Fully dried/hardened latex paint may be discarded with regular trash; do not put liquid paint in the trash. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Kauai Recycles Residential Drop Bin Program - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Kaua'i Recycles residential drop bins (8 locations incl. Lihu'e Target lot, 4303 Nawiliwili Rd.) accept corrugated cardboard. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Kauai Recycles drop bins take corrugated cardboard only; break down boxes and remove tape. Checked October 26, 2026.
• Battery Recycling - Kauai County, HI (opens in new tab) · County of Kauai, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division
  • Residents recycle household batteries year-round at the Kaua'i Resource Center, 3460 Ahukini Road, Lihue, HI 96766. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Battery collection at Kauai Resource Center runs daily 7:45am-4:30pm, residents only. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Residents may drop off alkaline, NiCad/NiMH and lithium-ion batteries at the Kaua'i Resource Center; no lead-acid batteries. Checked October 26, 2026.

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