Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR233

Introduced

3/11/22

Refer

3/16/22

Report Pass

3/31/22

Engrossed

4/1/22

Refer

4/4/22

Report Pass

4/18/22

Refer

4/18/22

Caption

Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand And Improve Services At The Waianae Convenience Center.

Impact

The bill addresses critical operational challenges faced at the Waianae Convenience Center, including insufficient staffing and inadequate refuse bins. As illegal dumping has increased in recent years, attributed to inadequate disposal options, the resolution underscores the urgent need for improved management and resources at the center. By recommending an increase in staffing and refuse capacities, SCR233 aims to mitigate public safety concerns related to improper waste handling and enhance community services for more effective refuse management.

Summary

SCR233 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution that encourages the City and County of Honolulu to expand and improve services at the Waianae Convenience Center, which serves as the only refuse center for residents to legally dispose of bulky items and other waste on the west side of Oahu. The resolution highlights the significant wait times reported by residents at the center, with some experiencing waits of up to three hours, which in turn has contributed to unsafe conditions due to the transportation of heavy waste items before disposal. This situation exacerbates existing traffic issues in the area, affecting local residents' daily lives and service deliveries.

Contention

While SCR233 aims to provide necessary resolutions for expanding services, it could encounter potential points of contention regarding resource allocation and local governance. Advocates for community-centered services may highlight the need for local input in managing the center's operations, while opponents might argue over the costs and logistics of implementing such expansions in the public service infrastructure. The willingness of local authorities to respond effectively to the resolution's suggestions will determine how impactful this initiative will be in addressing the community's refuse disposal challenges.

Latest SCR233 Activity

Companion Bills

HI SR134

Same As Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand And Improve Services At The Waianae Convenience Center.

HI HCR111

Same As Encouraging The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand And Improve Services At The Waianae Convenience Center.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR25

Encouraging The Department Of Transportation And The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Expand The Red-light Safety Program.

HI SCR104

Urging The State, City And County Of Honolulu, And United States Military To Coordinate And Address The Issue Of Illegal Dumping Within Waipahu And The Surrounding Communities Of Ewa, Pearl City, And Aiea On Oahu.

HI HCR15

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.

HI HR5

Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish A New Satellite City Hall Office In Mililani To Improve Access To Government Services.

HI SCR110

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer To The State The City And County Of Honolulu's Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension.

HI SR86

HI HR77

Strongly Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Reconsider Using The Waipo Soccer Complex As Its Next Landfill Site.

HI SR92

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer To The State The City And County Of Honolulu's Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension.

HI HCR62

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu To Transfer To The State The City And County Of Honolulu's Authority To Construct A Makakilo Drive Extension.

HI HCR177

Requesting The City And County Of Honolulu And Department Of Transportation To Provide Covered Bus Shelters At All Bus Stops On Oahu.

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