Transforming spaces, strengthening community — one load at a time.
We are your trusted 'Ohana at Hawaii Island Waste, providing full-service junk removal and dumpster rentals with ALOHA.
The Heart Behind Hawaii Island Waste
Sherman "Naea" & Chae Kaopua — Founders
Hawaii Island Waste was born out of a real-life challenge. During the height of the pandemic, owners Sherman 'Naea' and Chae Kaopua found themselves at a crossroads. With the tattoo industry temporarily shut down, Naea (a former tattoo artist) and Chae spent their time renovating their family home.
While they were knee-deep in home improvements, they hit a major roadblock: they couldn't find anyone reliable to pick up and dispose of their construction debris. That "light bulb" moment changed everything. They realized that if they were struggling with the mess, their neighbors likely were, too.
On October 5th, 2021, Hawaii Island Waste was born.
From a family truck and trailer to HGTV. The business started as a true family affair. In the early days, it was just Naea and Chae, with their two children strapped into their car seats in the back of the truck. They turned a family project into a mission to serve the community.
Today, Hawaii Island Waste has grown from that single truck into a thriving business with a dedicated professional crew. We specialize in full property cleanouts — a level of expertise that even caught the attention of HGTV's Renovation Aloha (Season 2, Episode 4).
Our core remains the same. We are a local, family-owned business built on trust, relationships, and the goal of giving our clients a clean slate. When you hire us, you aren't just getting a junk removal crew — you're getting a team that treats your property like their own.
Our Promise
Full-Service. Done With ALOHA.
"Our mission is to be the trusted partner our island relies on, combining compassionate service for our kūpuna with professional expertise for our builders, so every space we clear paves the way for a stronger, more beautiful community."
White-Glove Service
You point, we do the rest. No lifting, no piles, no stress for you.
Stewardship
We prioritize recycling and donation, treating our ʻāina with respect.
Premium Professionalism
Licensed, insured, and reliable. We show up on time and get the job done right.
Local Partnership
We are your neighbors, dedicated to the long-term well-being of our island.
In the Spotlight
Our Work, On HGTV.
Our commitment to professional, full-service transformation extends beyond our daily jobs. We were honored to bring our demolition and site-clearance expertise to a major Waikoloa Village renovation, featured on HGTV's Renovation Aloha (Season 2, Episode 4). This project showcases the same level of care, precision, and respect for the ʻāina that we bring to every client.
"We could not have asked for a better team."
We used Naea and his crew on numerous occasions and we could not have asked for a better team. Very dependable, skilled, respectful and very professional. Arrived on time. They got the job done in no time and even cleaned up the area and left no trash residue. We highly recommend Naea and his crew!
Valerie V.
Hilo, HI · Repeat residential cleanouts
via Yelp
"Arrived on time and in and out in less than an hour."
Used them for a clean out prior to putting a house up for sale. Very responsive and gave an unbeatable quote. The team arrived on-time and was in and out of our house in less than an hour. They were all professional and safely handled all the larger items being very strategic in how they moved the items out of the house and packing in the dumpster to maximize space. I was extremely satisfied with Hawaii Island Waste and definitely recommend them.
Todd Y.
Southwest, NV · Pre-sale property cleanout
via Yelp
"Smooth, efficient, and completely stress-free."
Hawaii Island Waste – Junk Removal provided outstanding service. They arrived on time and quickly removed multiple beds and a large amount of debris from my property. The entire process was smooth, efficient, and completely stress-free, leaving my home noticeably more organized and clutter-free. Naea and his team were incredibly professional and maintained excellent communication before, during, and after the service. I highly recommend their services.
Kamreyn M.
Hilo, HI · Residential junk removal
via Yelp
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