Hawaii trash pickup schedules
1 Hawaii city has a full page: who collects, the pickup frequency, the holiday rule and bulk pickup, each from the city’s own pages. Below: Hawaii’s statewide recycling, bottle deposit and hazardous waste rules.
Hawaii cities
| Honolulu | City | weekly (gray cart, automated homes); some manual-collection routes are collected twice per week | 1 days listed for 2026; 1 change pickup | By appointment | 341,868 |
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Hawaii recycling and disposal rules
| State agency | Hawaii Department of Health (DOH), Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch - Solid Waste Program |
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| Bottle deposit | 5 cents refundable deposit (HI-5) plus a non-refundable container fee of 1 cent per container (since Sept 1, 2015). Covered: Aluminum, bi-metal, glass and plastic containers of 68 fl oz or less holding soda, water, juice, coffee/tea drinks, sports drinks, mixers, beer/malt beverages, mixed spirits (<15% alcohol) and mixed wine (<7% alcohol). Excludes milk, wine, spirits, medical food, infant formula, concentrates/syrups, pouches and cardboard cartons. Refunds at DOH-certified redemption centers (CRCs), by count or by weight (caps off when redeeming by weight). Oahu retailers in high-density areas must redeem unless a redemption center is within 2 miles; neighbor islands and small convenience stores exempt. The 1-cent container fee is not refunded (health.hawaii.gov, checked October 30, 2026) |
| Household hazardous waste | The state publishes no statewide program. Ask your county or city; the city pages on this site list local hazardous waste drop-off sites. |
| Material | What the state requires or offers | Source |
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| Electronics recycling program | Electronic Device Recycling and Recovery Law covers computers, printers, monitors, portable computers (>4 in. screen) and TVs (9 in.+). | health.hawaii.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Batteries | Lead-acid batteries may not go in household rubbish or landfills (Ch. 342I, HRS); deliver to battery retailers/wholesalers or DOH-permitted collection/recycling facilities. | health.hawaii.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Scrap tires | Whole motor vehicle tires banned from municipal and private landfills (Ch. 342I Part II, HRS); deliver to tire retailers/wholesalers or permitted tire collectors/recyclers. | health.hawaii.gov · October 30, 2026 |
| Landfill bans | Glass Advance Disposal Fee (ADF) program (since 1994) funds recovery of non-deposit beverage glass; separate from HI-5. | health.hawaii.gov · October 30, 2026 |
- HI-5 container fee: 'Effective September 1, 2015 until further notice, the non-refundable container fee will be 1¢ per container.' Covered containers per DOH FAQ (health.hawaii.gov): aluminum, bi-metal, glass, plastic, 68 fluid ounces or less.
- Household hazardous waste: no state collection program found; DOH directs residents to their county: 'For disposal of residential solid waste, please refer to your local county for the most relevant guidance and collection events.' (health.hawaii.gov).
- No PaintCare, mattress or battery producer take-back program in Hawaii (not on PaintCare/Mattress Recycling Council state lists).
- Lead-acid batteries: Battery Network also lists Hawaii's Lead Acid Battery Management Law with retailer take-back.
State facts checked October 30, 2026 against the state’s own pages. Local rules come first: your city page lists the drop-off sites and hazardous waste days that apply to you.
Household hazardous waste sites in Hawaii cities on this site
Paint, chemicals, batteries and other hazardous household items do not go in the trash. These are the sites the cities above publish; residency rules and fees are on each city page.
| Honolulu | City household hazardous waste drop-off events | Not published by the city | Appointment-only drop-off events; drop-off times 9:00-11:45 a.m. The only 2026 event listed is Saturday, November 7, 2026 (registration closed, capacity reached); 2027 dates TBD. | honolulu.gov · October 30, 2026 |
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