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Transfer Station
Pahoa Transfer Station
Cemetery Rd, Pāhoa, HI 96778
Pahoa Transfer Station on Cemetery Rd is the small transfer station locals use when a pickup load is too much to haul to the big landfill. It’s the spot people bring household rubbish, broken furniture and yard clippings to be compacted and trucked out elsewhere. State and county rules determine fees and what can be accepted, so those details can vary by location.
The site is a no-frills, yard-style operation with an entrance booth and a drive-on area where trucks and trailers pull up to unload. Expect to stop at a scale or booth to check in, then move to a tipping area or roll-off bin to dump items; large compactors and transfer trucks are visible around the lot. The surface is typically gravel or concrete and there are piles, bins and heavy equipment, so slow driving is necessary. Lines pile up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so plan for some wait time then.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Tie down and tarp loose loads so nothing blows out on Cemetery Rd - even short drives can lose a tarp if not secured.
- Sort bulky items and recyclables at home so unloading goes faster; having one person to steady or guide large pieces helps a lot.
- If possible, avoid weekend afternoons and spring-cleanup weekends; midweek or early mornings are usually the least crowded times.
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