The solid waste disposal study by the county Department of Environmental Management estimated that Waste to Energy would cost (per ton basis) $210-$80, a new Hilo landfill $110-$92, and hauling to West Hawaii $71-$52. Read the article here.
I attended that packed room hearing. It was so informative, and people brought interesting and thoughtful ideas to the table.
Also learned about bio-diesel, e-recycling and the hard work of the the committee. The husband of one committee member, patiently waiting outside, said he knew the meeting was going to be a long one.
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