ROH §42-3.2

Private Dwelling Refuse Collection and Disposal Duties

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Owners of private homes must arrange for trash pickup and disposal. If the city collects the trash, the owner or resident must prepare and put it out following the city's rules. Owners must also keep the street and sidewalk in front of their property free of trash, except for trash set out for pickup.

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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Private dwellings

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) Every owner of a private dwelling shall arrange or provide for the collection and disposal of all refuse therefrom. (b) Where the collection of refuse is to be made by the division, the owner or occupant of a private dwelling shall prepare and place refuse for collection in the manner set forth in § 42-1.4 . (c) Every owner shall keep the street and sidewalk fronting the owner’s property free of refuse, except for refuse prepared and placed for collection in accordance with § 42-1.4 . )

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

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