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Trash & Recycling in Kapolei, HI (2026)

4 verified trash & recycling rules for Kapolei, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Pickup Rules & Schedules

Curbside refuse and recyclables in Kapolei must comply with ROH Sec. 42-1.4, including 9-inch branch limits, 3-foot green-waste lengths, and 50-pound bundle maximums in manual areas.

Kapolei Trash Preparation Rules

Some Restrictions

Bin Placement Rules

Kapolei residents must place carts at the curb with clearance and on the right day under ROH Sec. 42-1.4, with safety limitations for obstructions in Sec. 42-1.5.

Cart Placement for Automated Pickup

Few Restrictions

Bulk Item Disposal

Bulky pickup in Kapolei requires an appointment under ROH Sec. 42-4.8; items must be set out no earlier than the evening before and removed within 7 days of any written notice.

Bulky Item Appointment System

Some Restrictions

Recycling Requirements

Kapolei participates in Honolulu's islandwide curbside recycling program under ROH Sec. 42-1.12, with collection of at least two recyclable categories on a rotating schedule.

Kapolei Curbside Recycling Program

Some Restrictions

Looking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Kapolei city rules.

Trash & Recycling in Honolulu County