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Pickup Rules & Schedules: Kaneohe vs Urban Honolulu

How do pickup rules & schedules rules compare between Kaneohe, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?

Urban Honolulu has fewer restrictions than Kaneohe.

Kaneohe, HI

Honolulu County

Some Restrictions

Kaneohe refuse must be prepared and set out per ROH Sec. 42-1.4, with limits on branch diameter, green waste length, and bundle weight for manual collection.

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Urban Honolulu, HI

Honolulu County

Few Restrictions

Urban Honolulu residents follow ROH Sec. 42-1.4, which limits green-waste branches to 9-inch diameter, green-waste length to 3 feet, and bundles to 50 pounds for manual collection routes.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactKaneoheUrban Honolulu
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Code Section-ROH Sec. 42-1.4
Max Branch Diameter-9 inches
Max Length-3 feet
Max Bundle-50 pounds

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Kaneohe FAQ

What do I do with large storm debris in Kaneohe?

Cut it to under 3 feet in length and ensure bundles weigh less than 50 pounds. Oversized branches may need to be taken to a convenience center.

When should I set out my Kaneohe trash cart?

Follow the city collection schedule. Carts should be placed curbside per the set-out time rules and retrieved promptly after pickup.

Urban Honolulu FAQ

When should I set out trash in Manoa or Kaimuki?

Set out carts no earlier than the evening before collection and remove them after pickup, per ROH Sec. 42-1.4 and Department of Environmental Services rules.

My Waikiki condo uses a dumpster. Do these rules apply?

High-rise and condo buildings in Urban Honolulu typically contract with private haulers, but on-site refuse handling must still meet Chapter 42 standards.

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