Storm Debris & Clean Up Information
How the City is disposing of thousands of tons of storm-generated debris and what residents can do to help.
Debris and Rubbish Collection Information
Storm-damaged Drywall Disposal
Temporary Service - Starting Friday, April 3
ENV is supporting recovery efforts by temporarily accepting storm-damaged drywall at select facilities starting Friday, April 3.
Residents may drop off storm-damaged drywall only at the following locations:
Must be cut into pieces 3 ft x 3 ft or smaller
Lāʻie Convenience Center
56-020 Kamehameha Highway
Wahiawā Convenience Center
71-129 Wilikina Drive
Kawailoa Transfer Station
61-180 Kawailoa Road
Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Drywall is not normally accepted at these facilities
This is a temporary measure to assist with storm recovery
Materials will be separated for proper disposal
On-site attendants will direct residents to the appropriate drop-off area
Only storm-damaged drywall meeting size requirements will be accepted
Residents can also take storm debris and bulky items to any of our transfer stations or convenience centers.
Lāʻie Residents - Saturday, April 4, 2026
ENV is hosting a storm debris drop-off event on Saturday, April 4, for residents in Lāʻie and surrounding communities.
DROP-OFF LOCATION & TIME
Brigham Young University Hawaiʻi (BYUH) Parking Lot – Lāʻie 55-220 Kulanui Street
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
DIRECTIONS
Enter on Naniloa Loop
Turn left into the BYUH side entrance Take an immediate right into the parking lot
Please note: There is construction at the entrance of BYUH
Residents are asked to:
• Bring debris only during the scheduled event hours
• Separate general storm debris from white goods when possible
• Follow on-site staff instructions for safe and efficient unloading
Please note that household hazardous waste will not be accepted at this event.
Residents can also take storm debris and bulky items to any of our transfer stations or convenience centers. A full list is available on our website: honolulu.gov/env
Nearest Convenience Center location to Lāʻie:
Lāʻie Convenience Center
56-020 Kamehameha Highway
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Waialua Residents - Monday, April 6, 2026
Residents impacted by the storms in Waialua are asked to place all storm debris at the curb no later than Sunday evening April 5.
PICKUP GUIDELINES:
Separate white goods (appliances) from general disaster debris
Place debris in accessible locations along the street
Do not block roadways, sidewalks or drainage systems
Keep debris separated into two piles to avoid delays.
Organic waste, including spoiled food, must be placed in the gray refuse cart and not on the street.
Do not put hazardous materials out for collection.
To dispose of Household Hazardous Waste call 808-768-3201 to make an appointment The next drop off date for HHW will be May 2, 2026.
Residents can also take storm debris and bulky items to any of our transfer stations or convenience centers. A full list is available on our website: honolulu.gov/env
Nearest Convenience Centers locations to Waialua:
Kawailoa Transfer Station 62-180 Kawailoa Road
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
(Green waste is only accepted Sundays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Wahiawā Convenience Center 71-129 Wilikina Drive
7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
(Please note: the Wahiawā Convenience Center does not accept green waste.)
Debris Sorting Information
City crews are being deployed to the North Shore beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, to conduct debris pickup operations in impacted areas. To ensure efficient removal and proper disposal, all debris materials set aside for pickup must be separated into separate piles for the following categories:
Green Waste: Tree branches, logs and other vegetation. Green waste items must be cut to eight-foot lengths for smaller pieces, or two-foot lengths for logs and branches greater than nine inches in diameter.
Appliances and White Goods: Appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners and water heaters.
Mud and Rocks: Must be placed in a separate pile.
General Cleanup Debris: Any mixed storm-related waste not included in the list above should be placed in a separate pile.
Temporary Storm Debris Storage Site - Central Oahu Regional Park
The City has prepared a list of frequently asked questions about the temporary storm debris storage site at Central Oʻahu Regional Park, including information about environmental protections, site operations, and restoration plans. Residents are encouraged to review the full FAQ document below for more information.
Junk Vehicle Program
City’s Junk Vehicle Program Can Help
The Department of Customer Services urges residents to help keep Oahu clean by accepting the City’s offer to take away their unwanted vehicles for free.
The City’s Junk Vehicle Program is designed to reduce the number of unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles and mopeds across Oahu. It’s easy and free.
Visit https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/junk-a-vehicle/ to get started. Complete the junking a vehicle form, and make an appointment at www.AlohaQ.org to visit a satellite city hall to submit the form, the vehicle’s license plates and title papers.
Instructions will be provided at that time for vehicle pick up and disposal. The vehicle must be free of trash, accessible to a tow truck, and have at least two inflated tires to be towed.
Remember, surrendering a vehicle for junking does not relieve the owner of any financial responsibility such as liens, criminal charges, or citations.
