Technical Studies

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Landfill Studies/Reports

The Report of The Mayor's Advisory Committee on Landfill Siting -- December 2003

Final Environmental Impact Statement for Waimanalo Gulch Sanitary Landfill Expansion -- December, 2002

Environmental Assessment for Waipahu Ash Landfill Closure is available on CD please click the link to request a copy.

Alternative Technology Studies/Reports

Review of Plasma Arc Gasification and Vitrification Technology for Waste Disposal

New Systems Research Study -- April 2000

Solid Waste Master Planning

2006 Comparison of Material Recycling-Energy Recycling
2006 Final Waste Characterization Study

Solid Waste Integrated Management Plan Update -- Nov 2004

Waste Composition Study -- May 1999
Phase 1 -- Managed Competition Study - May 1999 (part 1/2)
Phase 1 -- Managed Competition Study - May 1999 (part 2/2)
Analysis of Once-Per-Week Refuse Collection -- April  1999
Long-Range Financial Plan and Solid Waste User Fee Study -- April 1999

Recycling Studies/Reports

Curbside Recycling Pilot Program Evaluation -- June 2008

Mililani Curbside Recycling Pilot Evaluation -- March 2004

Analysis of Residential Curbside Recycling -- April 1999
Green Waste Collection, Processing, and Marketing -- August 1999 (part 1/2)
Green Waste Collection, Processing, and Marketing -- August 1999 (part 2/2)

Recycling Report -- Pilot Phase Evaluation and Recommendations -- October 30, 1991

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