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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Plans for a new landfill in West Oahu appear to be no longer in the works.<\/p>\n

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On Wednesday, the Honolulu City Council approved a $5 billion budget, which does not include funding for the development of a landfill at Makaiwa Hills overlooking Kapolei.<\/p>\n

The proposed municipal landfill targeted residential-zoned lands owned by Makaiwa LLC, an affiliate of the James Campbell Company. The administration previously said the location \u2014 next to the current Waimanalo Gulch Landfill in Nanakuli \u2014 was the only feasible option.<\/p>\n

Council member Andria Tupola said the proposal is effectively off the table.<\/p>\n

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\u201cResidents made it clear that our communities should not be expected to carry another generation of Oahu\u2019s waste burden,\u201d she said. \u201cBy removing funding from the budget, we kept the promise that was made to our community and ensured that Makaiwa Hills will not move forward at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tupola emphasized the need for leaders to explore long-term alternatives to landfill dependency.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think we need to realize there are technologies we can use now,\u201d she said. \u201cNo one is going to ever want a landfill. Not in Wahiawa, not on Dole \u2014 all the places they looked it wasn\u2019t working out.\u201d<\/p>\n

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In January, Tupola filed Resolution 26-7, proposing a task force that would review Oahu\u2019s long-term solid waste management strategy and assess alternative waste reduction, recycling, diversion, and conversion strategies.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo the Ending Landfills Task Force is going to convene next month. We actually have over 16 possible members, state representatives, senators, state department of health, local ENV, energy experts (and) recycling experts,\u201d she said. \u201cSo with that all together, we\u2019re looking forward to meeting, to making a path forward with current research, and as well, how much would that cost?\u201d<\/p>\n

State Rep. Darius Kila, D-Honokai Hale, Nanakuli, Maili, said in a statement:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are relieved that Makaiwa Hills is no longer considered a potential site for Oahu\u2019s next landfill.<\/i><\/p>\n

It is critical that we identify a responsible, long-term solution for Oahu\u2019s waste needs. At the same time, we must remain mindful of protecting our drinking water sources and aquifers, and ensure any plan is safe for our residents. I look forward to continuing to work with the City on finding an alternative solution that truly serves all communities across Oahu.\u201d <\/i><\/p>\n

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The current Waimanalo Gulch landfill must close in March 2028.<\/p>\n

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