Honolulu Dump Fees & Disposal Guide for Junk Removal Operators
Island disposal at Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill. HI highest state average at $124.25/ton. Extremely limited capacity.
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Honolulu dump fees range $100-125/ton at Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill (Oahu's only landfill) and H-POWER WTE facility. Hawaii has the highest state average tipping fee in the US at $124.25/ton according to EREF 2024 data. Commercial accounts required — no walk-in service.
Green waste composting at Island Recycling Center ($45-55/ton) and Hawaiian Earth Recycling ($40-50/ton) offer the lowest disposal costs. For MSW, H-POWER WTE facility may offer $100-115/ton vs Waimanalo Gulch $120-125/ton, but requires tonnage commitments. No truly cheap alternatives exist due to island isolation.
Oahu has ONE active landfill — Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill on the west side. This creates a disposal monopoly with contested expansion plans. The H-POWER WTE facility processes ~700,000 tons annually but is not a landfill. Island isolation means no backup disposal alternatives exist.
Construction debris goes to Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill at $120-125/ton — same rate as regular trash. Separate metals for Schnitzer Steel scrap yard and clean concrete for crushing operations to reduce costs. No C&D-specific discount available due to limited island capacity.
Yes, commercial hauler registration required through City and County of Honolulu Department of Environmental Services (808) 768-3486. Need business license, vehicle registration, insurance, and facility account setup. Credit approval and tonnage commitments required for some facilities.
Waimanalo Gulch: Mon-Fri 6:00am-4:30pm, Sat 6:00am-2:00pm. H-POWER: Mon-Fri 6:00am-6:00pm, Sat 6:00am-12:00pm (24/7 for contract haulers). Most recycling facilities close early Saturday, none open Sunday. Plan for H-1 traffic delays.
Working appliances donate to Habitat ReStore (free). Non-working appliances to Schnitzer Steel recycling ($25-45/unit) or landfill at $125/ton rate. Refrigerators and AC units require freon removal. Never dump appliances illegally — island capacity too limited.
Island Recycling Center (Campbell Industrial Park) and Hawaiian Earth Recycling (Wahiawa) accept yard waste at $40-55/ton vs $125/ton landfill rate. Keep loads contamination-free — any trash triggers MSW pricing. Large palm fronds may face surcharges.
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