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About This Location

Hawaiian Earth Recycling's Campbell yard at 91-400 Malakole St in Kapolei is a working green-waste drop-off and compost producer on Oahu. Homeowners, landscapers, and tree trimmers can tip clean yard trimmings, branches, and unpainted/untreated wood for recycling, and buy locally made compost and mulch. It is Hawaii's largest compost producer, partnered with the City & County of Honolulu. The Kapolei site is a flat-rate (no-scale) location open weekdays, closed weekends.

What Hawaiian Earth Recycling (Campbell / Kapolei) Accepts

✓ Tree trimmings
✓ Leaves and branches
✓ Garden clippings
✓ Logs and tree stumps (3 feet long, 2 feet diameter maximum)
✓ Unpainted / untreated lumber and pallets
✓ Sod (Without dirt attached)
✓ Grain and coffee grounds

What they do not accept

✕ Painted or treated lumber/pallets
✕ Plastic pallets, plastics, plastic pots, trash bags
✕ Metal and cans
✕ Dirt, soil, sand, rocks/stones
✕ Grubbing material
✕ Household trash, paper, glass, styrofoam
✕ Batteries, furniture, car parts, toys, gardening tools
✕ Particle board, plywood, piping

Loads must be clean of all plastics and non-compostable materials. Logs are limited to 3 feet long and 2 feet in diameter.

Fees

  • Green-waste tipping (Kapolei/Campbell) — Flat rate by load type (no scale); call 808-682-5895 for current prices
  • Compost — $85 / yard at Campbell; $12.99 / bag

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to homeowners, landscapers, tree trimmers, and government vehicles. Kapolei/Campbell is a flat-rate, no-scale yard. Payment is credit card only (Visa/Mastercard, no American Express); no cash. Minimum 1-yard loads for product purchase; no order pickups/loading on Sundays.

Programs & events

  • Green-waste recycling / composting
  • Local compost, mulch & soil products

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off green waste at the Kapolei (Campbell) yard?

Yes. Homeowners, landscapers, and tree trimmers can tip clean yard trimmings, branches, leaves, garden clippings, and unpainted/untreated lumber at the Campbell yard, 91-400 Malakole St. Loads must be free of plastics and non-compostable materials.

What are the Kapolei hours and payment rules?

The Campbell (Kapolei) location is open Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30 PM (pickup by 3 PM) and is closed Saturdays and Sundays. Payment is credit card only (Visa/Mastercard, no American Express); no cash is accepted.

How much does it cost to drop off, and can I buy compost?

Kapolei is a flat-rate (no-scale) site; fees depend on truck/load type, so call 808-682-5895 for current prices. You can also buy compost at $85 per yard (or $12.99 per bag), with a 1-yard minimum for bulk purchases.

What's not allowed in a green-waste load?

No dirt, soil, sand, rocks, plastics, plastic pots, metal, treated or painted lumber, household trash, or grubbing material. Logs must be no more than 3 feet long and 2 feet in diameter.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Contact & Location

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Address
91-400 Malakole St, Kapolei, HI 96707
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City / State
Kapolei, Hawaii

Opening Hours

Monday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Tuesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Wednesday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Thursday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Friday 7 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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