Oahu, landfill

After years-long search, city identifies new landfill site in central Oahu
The city identified a site in central Oahu on agricultural land along Kamehameha Highway in what is currently a pineapple field.
Oahu’s next landfill announced, sparks controversy
A major decision regarding the city’s new landfill site is stirring controversy. The city has announced the location for Oahu's next landfill: a site in Central Oahu. However, critics are raising concerns,
City to update search for new Oahu landfill
Moreover, city officials say they may have to use eminent domain in order to secure private properties for the next dump — a parcel they say must be about 200 acres in size and viable as a landfill for at least 20 years.
City announces controversial proposed Oahu landfill site in Wahiawa
The city's choice for Oahu's new landfill in the middle of pineapple fields in Wahiawa is causing controversy.
Dole Foods says it was not consulted prior to city's announcement of new landfill site
The Dole Foods company says it wants to work with the city to find more "suitable options" for Oahu's new landfill.
Controversy looms over potential sites for Oahu landfill
"Nobody wants a landfill in their backyard or near them. But as we just said, we have to have a landfill somewhere."
Wahiawa site chosen as Oahu’s next proposed landfill location
The City and County of Honolulu announced that the proposed location of Oahu's next landfill will be in an area northwest of Wahiawa.
City Councilmember pushes back against proposed Honolulu landfill
Mayor Rick Blangiardi's administration has chosen a new site to be Oahu's next landfill, taking the obligation from West Oahu to an area of land just west of Dole Plantation near Wahiawa. Matt Weyer,
Dole responds to landfill site identification on Central Oahu property
In a statement, the company said the proposed site was selected without its involvement or prior consultation, and the ...
New Oʻahu Landfill Site Is Above Island’s Water Supply
The decision goes against the recommendation of the Honolulu Board of Water Supply, which opposes placing the landfill above ...
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City postpones identifying next landfill site
Although they said it would be named in November, Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s administration now says the future site for Oahu’s ...
Fast-food chain's popularity becomes a problem in Makiki
A fast-food chain's popularity is becoming a problem in Makiki. The restaurant recently made changes to its drive thru but ...
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Add a furry friend to your ohana before the Holidays
Manager of Communications, Brandy Shimabukuro, introduced adoptable pup, Buster, and shared details on the new clear the ...