State legislators to meet to discuss location of new Oʻahu landfill

Story by Cameron Macedonio

HONOLULU (KHON2) — On Jan. 7, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature will hold a joint informational briefing between the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection and the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment to discuss the proposed Oʻahu landfill and its potential impacts.

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The Honolulu Department of Environmental Services and the Honolulu Board of Water Supply will provide presentations to the joint committees.

“Protecting Hawaiʻi’s precious water supply is essential for sustaining life and preserving our environment,” said Rep. Nicole E. Lowen, chair of the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection. “We aim to fully understand the implications and potential impacts of the proposed location for the new landfill.”

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Senator Mike Gabbard, chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture and Environment, echoed the need to protect the environment.

“Choosing the site of Oʻahu’s next landfill affects everyone island-wide, not only now, but for generations to come,” he said. “It’s important that we gather all the facts from the City and County, the Board of Water Supply and other experts before we make a final decision.”