HHW collections set Feb. 14 in Kailua-Kona, Mar. 7 in Waimea

A household hazardous waste (HHW) collection is taking place today in Kailua-Kona, while the County of Hawai‘i is holding a Waimea event on March 7, 2026, offering residents safe disposal options for automotive fluids, household chemicals and other hazardous household wastes.

The Kailua-Kona collection is listed for Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway. That community calendar listing did not include an organizer name or a materials list in the provided notice; residents seeking full details should confirm with County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management (DEM) or the HHW program before arriving.

Waimea’s HHW collection is organized by the County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management Solid Waste Division & Recycling Section and is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Waimea District Park parking lot. Program copy for the Waimea event instructs residents to “Bring your own automotive fluids, chemicals, poisons and other hazardous household wastes to the Waimea District Park collection area on March 7th, 2026.” The county emphasizes that this is a household program and that “Business, farm, non-profit or government agency waste are NOT allowed by law.” Organizers also warn that “Wastes collected by a business or non-profit from households are NOT allowed by law.”

Both county and community calendar notices single out several items that will not be accepted at HHW collections. Program language states plainly: “Electronic waste (e-waste), latex (water-based) paint and tires are also NOT allowed.” That restriction means residents with e-waste, latex paint or tires must seek alternative disposal options rather than bringing those items to the Waimea or Kailua-Kona collection sites.

The county advises attendees who need communication or access accommodations to plan ahead. “If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Chris at 961-8554 as soon as possible, preferably by February 26, 2026. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.” The same contact number appears on community calendars that list older event dates, so residents should confirm any date-specific deadlines when making accommodation requests.

These collections are part of the county’s broader HHW campaign; a county media release for March 2026 references Waimea and Pahoa among the scheduled events. For residents, the practical takeaway is to separate prohibited items ahead of arrival, bring only household-generated hazardous wastes, and verify hours and accepted materials with the county if there is any doubt. Proper disposal reduces the risk of contamination to water and soil, aligns with county law on hazardous waste sources, and embodies the local ethos of E Mālama I Ka ‘Āina.