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Kawailoa Transfer Station is the local drop-off spot in Haleiwa for household loads that are too big for curb pickup or for anyone cleaning out the garage. Neighbors bring cars, trucks and small trailers here so material can be compacted and hauled off the island for disposal.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and wait your turn to pull through; there’s usually a short lane for vehicles. A scale is typically part of the process, so expect to stop twice - once coming in and again leaving. The site looks industrial: big concrete bays, compactors and trucks coming and going, with recycling bins off to one side. Weekends and holiday cleanup times tend to be busiest, so lines can form quickly.
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Before You Go
- Load trucks and trailers so heavy items are easy to unload first; having things organized saves time once at the bay.
- Bring tarps or straps to secure loose items - coastal winds can whip light debris around during unloading.
- Sort recyclables from general trash before getting there so dropping off goes faster and avoids extra running between bays.
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