Hawaiian Earth Recycling

Recycling Center in Wahiawa, Hawaii

📍 65-1101 Wilikina Dr, Wahiawa, HI 96786
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About This Location

Hawaiian Earth Recycling on Wilikina Drive is Hawaii's largest compost producer — processing over 90,000 tons of yard trimmings per year — and accepts green waste and untreated wood from residents and businesses for composting into its 'Menehune MAGIC' soil products.

What this location Accepts

✓ Tree trimmings and branches
✓ Untreated and unpainted lumber/wooden pallets
✓ Leaves and garden clippings
✓ Logs and tree stumps (up to 3 ft long, 2 ft diameter)
✓ Food scraps / food waste (residential drop-off)
✓ Grain and coffee grounds

What they do not accept

✕ Grubbing material
✕ Treated, painted, or plastic pallets/lumber
✕ Household trash, paper, plastics, cans
✕ Sand, glass, Styrofoam
✕ Batteries
✕ Rocks, stones, dirt, or soil
✕ Furniture, car parts, gardening tools, toys
✕ Particle board, plywood, piping
✕ Metal (including metal wire or scraps)

Fees

  • Residential green-waste / food-scrap drop-off — Free (up to 2 loads per day)
  • Business disposal — One-time fee or recurring account — contact facility for current rates
  • Finished compost (Menehune MAGIC) — $75 per yard at Wahiawa location

Programs & events

  • Oahu Green-Waste & Food-Scrap Composting (G.R.O.W.) — Partner site for Honolulu's G.R.O.W. composting initiative. Residents can drop off food scraps and green waste free of charge, up to two self-drop loads per day.
  • Menehune MAGIC compost and mulch sales — Finished compost and soil amendments produced on-site are available for purchase by the yard.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I drop off food scraps at Hawaiian Earth Recycling?

Yes. As part of Honolulu's G.R.O.W. composting program, residents can drop off food scraps and other green waste free of charge, up to two loads per day. Businesses must pay a disposal fee or establish an account.

Does Hawaiian Earth Recycling accept regular household trash, glass, or electronics?

No. This facility processes only organic materials for composting. It does not accept household trash, glass, Styrofoam, plastics, cans, batteries, electronics, furniture, metals, or any non-organic waste. For general household waste, the nearby Wahiawa Convenience Center on Wilikina Drive is the correct stop.

What payment methods does Hawaiian Earth Recycling accept?

Visa and Mastercard only. The facility does not accept American Express or cash. Residential drop-off of green waste and food scraps is free; fees apply to businesses.

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Contact & Location

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65-1101 Wilikina Dr, Wahiawa, HI 96786
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Wahiawa, Hawaii

Opening Hours

Monday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Friday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

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