REMINDER: Metal recycling again available at all Kaua‘i County Solid Waste facilities

This story was updated with clarified information from Kaua‘i County at 3:10 p.m. Aug. 2, 2025.

Garden Isle residents are reminded that metal recycling drop-off is again available to them at all Kaua‘i County Solid Waste facilities.

However, the service is NOT available at the Kapa‘a and Līhuʻe transfer stations.

Metals recycling is, however, accepted at the Hanalei and Hanapēpē transfer stations, Kekaha Landfill and Puhi Metals Recycling Facility, located at 3951 Puhi Road. 

See the following guidelines for metal recycling at all county transfer stations and Kekaha Landfill:

• Items must be free of all fluids and contain no batteries or other combustible materials.
• Follow all instructions on site, including proper placement of white goods and scrap metal.
• Refrigerators and freezers must be empty of all food and other items. Shelving should be disposed of with normal refuse unless made of metal.
• Material must be no greater than 3 feet in any dimension.

Reminder: Metal recycling at county facilities is for RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.

Businesses must bring metal materials from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday to Puhi Metals Recycling Facility for a fee.

Residents are welcome to bring scrap metal and appliances free of charge.

Call 808-241-4841 or visit the Kaua‘i County website if you need assistance or additional information about metal recycling,