Utility Companies

Oahu has a variety of utility providers that service the island, offering everything from electricity and water to telecommunications and waste management. Below is a comprehensive list of utility services and their respective providers for the island of Oahu:

Electricity and Power

1. Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO)
   • Service Area: Entire Oahu
   • Services: HECO is the primary electric utility on Oahu, providing electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. They also offer renewable energy options and energy efficiency programs.
   • Website: Hawaiian Electric

Water and Sewer Services

1. Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS)
   • Service Area: Entire Oahu (except for areas serviced by private systems)
   • Services: BWS provides potable water, water conservation programs, and maintenance of water systems.
   • Website: Board of Water Supply
2. Honolulu Department of Environmental Services (ENV)
   • Service Area: Honolulu County (City & County of Honolulu)
   • Services: ENV manages the wastewater treatment and disposal for the island, including sewage and stormwater management.
   • Website: Department of Environmental Services
3. Private Water Providers:
   • Some areas of Oahu are served by private water companies, particularly in more rural or suburban areas. Examples include:
     • Waimea Water Company (serving parts of the North Shore)
     • Kualoa Ranch (water services for its properties)

Natural Gas

1. Hawaii Gas
   • Service Area: Entire Oahu
   • Services: Hawaii Gas is the primary provider of natural gas to residents and businesses on Oahu, offering gas for cooking, heating, and commercial use.
   • Website: Hawaii Gas

Telecommunications

1. Hawaiian Telecom
   • Service Area: Entire Oahu
   • Services: Provides landline phone service, internet (broadband), and television services, including fiber-optic options.
   • Website: Hawaiian Telecom
2. Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable)
   • Service Area: Entire Oahu
   • Services: Offers high-speed internet, cable television, and phone services across Oahu.
   • Website: Spectrum
3. T-Mobile & Verizon (Wireless)
   • Service Area: Entire Oahu
   • Services: These major telecommunications companies provide mobile phone services, internet, and wireless communication services across Oahu.
   • Websites: T-Mobile, Verizon
4. AT&T (Wireless and Internet)
   • Service Area: Entire Oahu
   • Services: Provides wireless phone, internet, and data services across Oahu.
   • Website: AT&T

Waste Management

1. The City and County of Honolulu (Public Waste Collection)
   • Service Area: Honolulu and surrounding urban areas
   • Services: Offers curbside trash collection, recycling, and green waste services for residential customers in urban Honolulu. Collection schedules may vary by neighborhood.
   • Website: Department of Environmental Services – Waste Services
2. Waste Management Hawaii
   • Service Area: Parts of Oahu
   • Services: Provides residential and commercial waste management services including trash, recycling, and green waste. They operate in areas outside of Honolulu’s main service area.
   • Website: Waste Management Hawaii
3. Republic Services (Commercial)
   • Service Area: Honolulu and surrounding areas
   • Services: Provides commercial waste collection, recycling, and disposal services.
   • Website: Republic Services Hawaii
4. Olomana Loomis (Private waste collection)
   • Service Area: Various areas in Oahu
   • Services: A private waste management company that offers residential and commercial waste collection services, particularly in more suburban or rural areas.

Cable and Internet Providers

1. Hawaiian Telecom
   • Service Area: Island-wide
   • Services: Offers high-speed internet, TV services, and landline phones with fiber-optic and DSL options.
2. Spectrum (Charter Communications)
   • Service Area: Island-wide
   • Services: High-speed internet, TV, and home phone services.
3. Aloha Broadband
   • Service Area: Oahu (mainly rural areas)
   • Services: Wireless internet services in less-served areas of Oahu.
4. GCI Communication Corp. (GCI)
   • Service Area: Oahu and select rural regions
   • Services: Telecommunications, internet, and cable services.

Other Utility Services

1. Hawaiian Waste Systems (Commercial Waste)
   • Service Area: Oahu
   • Services: Offers waste management services for large commercial clients.
2. Oahu Transit Services (Public Transportation)
   • Service Area: Island-wide
   • Services: Bus services provided by TheBus, serving residential and business areas across Oahu.
   • Website: TheBus