Recycling Centers in Waianae, HI
Find drop-off recycling locations in Waianae, Hawaii. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Waianae, Hawaii. This directory lists 2 facilities serving the Waianae area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Waianae: A Local Guide
Waianae, on Oahu's Leeward Coast, has two recycling and waste options listed here. The Waianae Convenience Center at 85-572 Waianae Valley Road is a City & County of Honolulu facility open seven days a week, 7 AM to 6 PM (closed Christmas and New Year's Day). It is free for Oahu residents and accepts household rubbish, bulky items, large metal appliances, tires, lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, and green waste. Delivery vehicles are restricted to sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, and minivans — no trailers — and residents may make up to two loads per day across all city sites. Hours, rules, and the full list of accepted materials are published by Honolulu's Department of Environmental Services at honolulu.gov.
For scrap metal, HI-5 bottle deposits, and commercial recycling, Island Recycling Inc operates the Nanakuli yard at 87-1796 Farrington Hwy, open Monday through Saturday, 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM (closed 12:00–12:30 PM). Island Recycling has served Hawaii since 1983 and processes over 60,000 tons of recyclable material annually statewide. The Waianae yard accepts ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, appliances, vehicles, tires, electronics, batteries, paper, plastics, and HI-5 deposit containers. It pays fair-market rebates — call (808) 682-9200 before you arrive to confirm current prices and what they're buying.
Waianae residents also have options on the broader Leeward and Central Oahu corridor. Kapolei (about 10 miles east) hosts the Kapolei Convenience Center and several commercial recyclers. Waipahu and Ewa Beach have additional drop-off and redemption options, and Pearl City has several more processors. For curbside blue-cart recycling of plastics #1–#2, aluminum and steel cans, glass, newspaper, and cardboard, contact the City & County of Honolulu — collection schedules are posted at opala.org. The full statewide directory is at Hawaii recycling centers.
If neither Waianae site accepts your material — for example, household hazardous waste (HHW) or paint — the City of Honolulu holds periodic ToxAway and HHW collection events. Check the ENV website for upcoming events. For electronics beyond what Island Recycling handles, look to certified e-waste recyclers in Honolulu.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Waianae
What is the difference between the Waianae Convenience Center and Island Recycling?
The Waianae Convenience Center is a City & County of Honolulu public facility for residential waste disposal — it is free for residents but does not pay for material and does not accept HI-5 containers. Island Recycling is a private scrap and recycling business that pays market-rate rebates for ferrous/non-ferrous metals, appliances, and HI-5 containers, and is open Monday–Saturday.
Where do I redeem HI-5 bottles and cans in Waianae?
Island Recycling Inc at 87-1796 Farrington Hwy accepts HI-5 deposit containers. Hours are Monday–Saturday, 8:15 AM–4:00 PM (with a midday break 12:00–12:30 PM). Call (808) 682-9200 to confirm sort and count requirements before you visit.
Can I bring a trailer to the Waianae Convenience Center?
No. The City & County restricts vehicles to sedans, SUVs, pickup trucks, and minivans at all convenience centers including Waianae's. Trailers are not permitted. Residents may make up to two loads per day across all city disposal sites.
Are there more recycling options near Waianae on Oahu?
Yes. Kapolei has several recyclers including Schnitzer Steel Hawaii and redemption centers, roughly 10 miles east. Waipahu and Pearl City have additional options. The full list is in the Hawaii state directory.