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Kailua vs Pearl City

How do trash bin storage rules compare between Kailua, HI and Pearl City, HI?

Kailua and Pearl City have similar restriction levels.

Kailua, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Kailua property owners must use approved refuse containers and place them at the curb in accordance with ROH Sec. 42-1.4 for collection by the City and County of Honolulu.

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Pearl City, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Pearl City residents must use city automated carts or compliant 10-35 gallon private containers, placed curbside within the allowed window and removed promptly, under ROH Section 42-1.4.

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Kailua FAQ

Where should I put my Kailua trash cart for pickup?

Place automated carts at the curb following your route's collection day, with wheels toward the home and handles toward the street.

Can I leave my cart at the curb all week?

No. Carts should be removed promptly after collection; leaving them out is a violation of ROH 42-1.4.

Pearl City FAQ

How do I dispose of a broken city cart?

Contact the city Department of Environmental Services for cart repair or replacement; do not discard the cart as bulky waste since it remains city property.

Can military households store multiple carts on base housing?

On-base housing is managed by the military and follows federal waste contracts; ROH Section 42-1.4 typically applies to off-base Pearl City residences only.

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