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Hawaiʻi County households (Kailua-Kona)

How to get rid of a mattress in Kailua-Kona, HI

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In Kailua-Kona, take mattresses to the County's Kealakehe Recycling & Transfer Station; household self-haul is free of charge.^[2]

The answer

To throw out a mattress in Kailua-Kona: In Kailua-Kona, take mattresses to the County's Kealakehe Recycling & Transfer Station; household self-haul is free of charge. How to book: Solid Waste Division: 961-8270. Bag required: No rule found. Free option: Free self-haul to the Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona) Recycling & Transfer Station (mattresses accepted).^[1]^[2]

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Drop-off at the Kealakehe transfer station Drop off at the Kealakehe Recycling & Transfer Station, 74-626 Hale Mākaʻi Place

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Source: County of Hawaiʻi DEM: Solid Waste Facilities · verified Oct 23, 2026. Exact days can depend on your address and holidays.

Free pickup?Free self-haul to the Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona) Recycling & Transfer Station (mattresses accepted)

How to bookSolid Waste Division: 961-8270^[1]

Prep: bag it?No rule found

City optionKealakehe (Kailua-Kona) Recycling & Transfer Station: 74-626 Hale Mākaʻi Place, open daily 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Book itSolid Waste Division: 961-8270^[1]
Prep itBag required: No rule found
Set it out or drop it offIn Kailua-Kona, take mattresses to the County's Kealakehe Recycling & Transfer Station; household self-haul is free of charge.^[2]
Confirm firstRules change. Check the official page.

Businesses can't use the transfer stations.^[1]

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What are the free ways to get rid of a mattress in Kailua-Kona?

Free

Free transfer station drop-off

Recycling and transfer stations are free of charge. They take household self-haul rubbish, including soft bulky items like mattresses.^[2]
Mattresses are a permitted soft, compactable bulky item at the stations.^[1]

Good to know

Kealakehe (Kailua-Kona) Recycling & Transfer Station: 74-626 Hale Mākaʻi Place, open daily 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.^[1]

Good to know

The County doesn't provide curbside household rubbish collection.^[1]

Good to know

Limit: one residential load per day, up to 3 cubic yards. Items must be 7 feet or less in any dimension; hide-a-beds are prohibited.^[1]

How do the official options compare?

City or county option	Free or city fee	Notes
Kealakehe station	Free	Household self-haul
Mattresses	Accepted	Soft bulky item
Limit	3 cubic yards	One load per day

Can I give it away or swap it in Kailua-Kona?

We list local swap shops, groups and swap meets only after confirming their own page is active. None confirmed yet for Kailua-Kona.

If it's clean and usable (check your donation group's rules on mattresses), try these official directories:

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: Donate furniture, appliances and building materials. Find your nearest ReStore and ask whether it offers pickup.
Salvation Army donation pickup: Schedule a free pickup where it's offered, using the official scheduler.
Pickup Please (Vietnam Veterans of America): Free donation pickup in its service areas. Check your ZIP.
Buy Nothing Project: Gift-economy groups for your neighborhood. Join through the official site or app.
Freecycle: Find your local Freecycle group in the official directory.
Craigslist "free" section: Pick your city in Craigslist's official site list, then go to for sale → free.

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FAQ

Does Hawaiʻi County pick up mattresses in Kailua-Kona?

No. The County doesn't provide curbside household rubbish collection. You can take a mattress to a recycling and transfer station free of charge.^[1]

Are hide-a-beds accepted?

No. Hide-a-beds are prohibited at the transfer stations.^[1]

Sources (2 official pages, checked Oct 23, 2026)

County of Hawaiʻi Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, “Solid Waste Facilities.” https://www.hawaiizerowaste.org/facilities-2/. Checked Oct 23, 2026.
County of Hawaiʻi DEM, “Locations, Hours, Fees and Rules.” https://www.dem.hawaiicounty.gov/facilities/solid-waste-and-recycling-locations-hours-fees-and-rules. Checked Oct 23, 2026.

Each numbered citation [n] above links to its source. Last checked Oct 23, 2026. Rules change, so confirm before you set anything out.

Verification: Full official page read Oct 23, 2026