Hawaii DOH Solid Waste section
Office of Solid Waste Management
Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 342G Integrated Solid Waste Management (PDF, opens in new tab)
Solid Waste Rules
Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 11-58.1 (PDF, opens in new tab) January 13, 1994 “Solid Waste Management Control” is enforced by the OSWM. Note: Effective March 13, 1999, Section 54 of HAR 11-58.1 is replaced by HAR Chapter 11-279, “Standards for the Management of Used Oil.”
Permit Applications & Instructions
- Solid waste management permit applications online
- Glass Advance Disposal Fee (ADF)
- Hawaii Deposit Beverage Container Program information
- Electronic Device and Television Recycling Law
Fact Sheets and Publications
Information on public issues and instruction on responsible ways to reduce, recycle, and dispose of specific waste materials.
Lithium-ion Battery Disposal – For Residents (PDF, opens in new tab)
Lithium-ion Battery Disposal – For Residents (Accessible PDF, opens in new tab)
Lithium-ion Battery Disposal – For Businesses (PDF, opens in new tab)
Lithium-ion Battery Disposal – For Businesses (Accessible PDF, opens in new tab)
Food Ware and Plastic Bag Bans Comparison Charts (PDF, opens in new tab)
2025 Diversion Survey Form (PDF, opens in new tab)
2024 Diversion Survey Form (PDF, opens in new tab)
2023 Diversion Survey Form (PDF, opens in new tab)
2022 Diversion Survey Form (PDF, opens in new tab)
2021 Diversion Survey Form (PDF, opens in new tab)
2020 Diversion Survey Form (PDF, opens in new tab)
2019 Diversion Survey Form (PDF, opens in new tab)
Motor Vehicle Tire Recovery form (PDF, opens in new tab)
Sample Tire Acceptance/Removal Documentation Form (PDF, opens in new tab)
Used Tire Recycling Sign – Retailers (PDF, opens in new tab)
Used Lead-Acid Battery Recycling Sign – Retailers (May 22, 2025) (PDF, opens in new tab)
Illegal Dumping Poster (PDF, opens in new tab)
How to Manage Your Scrap Tires – May 2017 (PDF, opens in new tab)
Used Lead Acid Battery Management July 2000 (PDF, opens in new tab)
Proper Disposal of Home Health Care Waste December 2024 (PDF, opens in new tab)
Minimizing Construction and Demolition Wastes – May 2016
(PDF, opens in new tab)Reduce and Recycle Green Waste July 2000 (PDF, opens in new tab)
Disposal of Lead-based Paint Wastes (PDF, opens in new tab)
Disposal of Asbestos Containing Waste Materials (PDF, opens in new tab)
Illegal Dumping Notice May 2023 (PDF, opens in new tab)
Tire Recycling Interim Policy May 6, 2009 (PDF, opens in new tab)
State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch, Solid Waste Programs, Administrative and Civil Penalty Policy (May 30, 2014) (PDF, opens in new tab)
Oahu Landfills (PDF, opens in new tab)
Neighbor Island Landfills (PDF, opens in new tab)
Hawaii Landfill Groundwater Monitoring Guidance Document, ver 1.8 (PDF, opens in new tab)
State Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan July 2000 (PDF, opens in new tab)
State Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan Appendices 1-5 July 2000
(PDF, opens in new tab)
Annual Reports to the Legislature
2021 (Amended) (PDF, opens in new tab)
2020 (Amended) (PDF, opens in new tab)
Other Links and Resources
City & County of Honolulu
Department of Environmental Services
Refuse Division (opens in new tab)
County of Maui
Department of Environmental Management
Solid Waste Division (opens in new tab)
County of Hawaii
Department of Environmental Management
Solid Waste Division (opens in new tab)
County of Kauai
Department of Public Works
Solid Waste Division (opens in new tab)
Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch
Hawai’i Department of Health
2827 Waimano Home Road #100
Pearl City, Hawai’i 96782
Phone: (808) 586-4226
Fax: (808) 586-7509