Honolulu County, HI Trash & Recycling: Bulk Item Disposal (2026)
Key Facts
- Notice period
- 7 days to remove bulky waste
- Failure triggers
- public nuisance finding
- City recovers
- actual removal cost + admin fees
- Late interest
- 8% per year after 30 days
- Fine
- up to $250 per violation
Summary
Owners who don't clear bulky waste within 7 days of written notice create a public nuisance, and Honolulu can remove it and bill the cost plus interest under ROH § 42-4.8.
The failure of any owner or association of apartment owners to properly dispose of or remove bulky wastes within seven days after written notice shall constitute a public nuisance. Any person responsible for noncompliance with § 42-1.4(d) shall be liable to the city for the cost of removing such bulky wastes. The director is authorized and empowered to dispose of such bulky wastes or to order its disposal by the city.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-10: Supplement 10, 12-2025 Ordinance No. 25-40 through Ordinance No. 25-56).
Full Breakdown
If an owner or association of apartment owners fails to properly dispose of or remove bulky wastes within seven days after written notice, that failure is a public nuisance and the director may remove the bulky waste itself or order its removal. The city then bills the actual removal cost plus administrative expenses; unpaid bills accrue 8% annual interest after 30 days and can result in a property lien under HRS § 46-1.5.
Violations & Fines
Violating both § 42-1.4(d) and § 42-4.8 together draws a civil fine up to $250 per violation under § 42-5.1(e), on top of any billed removal costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don't move bulky waste off the street after notice?
Can unpaid bulky-waste removal charges become a lien?
Sources & Official References
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