Storm Debris & Clean Up Information
How the City is disposing of thousands of tons of storm-generated debris and what residents can do to help.
Debris Sorting Information
City crews are being deployed to the North Shore beginning Monday, March 23, 2026, to conduct debris pickup operations in impacted areas. To ensure efficient removal and proper disposal, all debris materials set aside for pickup must be separated into separate piles for the following categories:
Green Waste: Tree branches, logs and other vegetation. Green waste items must be cut to eight-foot lengths for smaller pieces, or two-foot lengths for logs and branches greater than nine inches in diameter.
Appliances and White Goods: Appliances such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, air conditioners and water heaters.
Mud and Rocks: Must be placed in a separate pile.
General Cleanup Debris: Any mixed storm-related waste not included in the list above should be placed in a separate pile.
Temporary Storm Debris Storage Site - Central Oahu Regional Park
The City has prepared a list of frequently asked questions about the temporary storm debris storage site at Central Oʻahu Regional Park, including information about environmental protections, site operations, and restoration plans. Residents are encouraged to review the full FAQ document below for more information.
Junk Vehicle Program
City’s Junk Vehicle Program Can Help
The Department of Customer Services urges residents to help keep Oahu clean by accepting the City’s offer to take away their unwanted vehicles for free.
The City’s Junk Vehicle Program is designed to reduce the number of unwanted cars, trucks, motorcycles and mopeds across Oahu. It’s easy and free.
Visit https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/junk-a-vehicle/ to get started. Complete the junking a vehicle form, and make an appointment at www.AlohaQ.org to visit a satellite city hall to submit the form, the vehicle’s license plates and title papers.
Instructions will be provided at that time for vehicle pick up and disposal. The vehicle must be free of trash, accessible to a tow truck, and have at least two inflated tires to be towed.
Remember, surrendering a vehicle for junking does not relieve the owner of any financial responsibility such as liens, criminal charges, or citations.
