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Senator opposes waste disposal facilities bill, says Waianae residents treated as 'dumping ground'
Summary
A senator representing Waianae argued against a bill on waste disposal facilities, saying it would perpetuate long-standing environmental injustice by keeping a local landfill operational while protecting aquifers.
A Hawaii senator on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to legislation to govern waste disposal facilities, saying the bill—while protective of aquifers—would perpetuate harm to Waianae by keeping the current landfill operational in her district.
Senator DeCoite said the bill "is solid when it comes to protecting our aquifer," but added, "I gotta advocate for the residents of Waianae and firmly oppose this bill as it would…
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