Hawaiian Earth Products
Recycling Center in Waimanalo, Hawaii
About This Location
Hawaiian Earth Products in Waimanalo is a green-waste drop-off site run by Hawaii's largest compost producer. It accepts clean yard debris such as tree trimmings, branches, leaves and untreated lumber for composting — it is a dumping (drop-off) location only, not a municipal transfer station or an HI-5 redemption center.
What this location Accepts
What they do not accept
Fees
- Green-waste drop-off — Flat rate by vehicle type (no scale); call for current pricing
Access & restrictions
Open to the public for green-waste drop-off; Waimanalo is a dumping (drop-off) location only · All loads must be cleaned of plastics and other non-compostable materials. Closed Saturday and Sunday; last drop-off by 3:00 p.m.
Programs & events
- Compost and mulch production — Largest compost producer in Hawaii and the only Oahu facility licensed by the state Department of Health to make and sell compost; the main composting yard is in Wahiawa
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What green waste can I drop off at Hawaiian Earth Products in Waimanalo?
You can bring tree trimmings, leaves, branches, logs and stumps (up to 3 ft long and 2 ft in diameter), garden clippings, unpainted and untreated lumber or pallets, grain, coffee grounds and sod without dirt. All loads must be free of plastics and other contaminants.
What is NOT accepted at Hawaiian Earth?
They do not accept grubbing material, treated or painted lumber, plastic pallets, metal, car parts, household trash, trash bags, paper, plastics, cans, glass, Styrofoam, batteries, sand, rocks, dirt, soil, furniture, toys or plastic pots.
Is there a fee to drop off green waste?
Yes. The Waimanalo and other locations charge a flat rate based on vehicle type rather than by weight, so call ahead for current pricing before you go.
What are the Waimanalo drop-off hours?
The Waimanalo location is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last drop-off by 3:00 p.m.) and is closed on weekends. It is a dumping (drop-off) location only.
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