Hawaii HB1673 prohibits landfill construction, modification, or expansion within no-pass zones in counties over 500,000 population.

Hawaii HB1673 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit the construction, modification, or expansion of landfill units or components within no-pass zones in counties with populations over 500,000, effective July 1, 2026. This law aims to protect Oahu's freshwater aquifers from landfill contamination. The no-pass zone refers to areas over aquifers with a smaller or nonexistent caprock, making them susceptible to contamination. Exemptions apply to the continued operation of existing landfill units. The bill also defines "landfill unit" and "no-pass zone" for clarity.

Hawaii HB1673 prohibits landfill construction, modification, or expansion within no-pass zones in counties over 500,000 population.

Hawaii HB1673 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit the construction, modification, or expansion of landfill units or components within no-pass zones in counties with populations over 500,000, effective July 1, 2026. This law aims to protect Oahu's freshwater aquifers from landfill contamination. The no-pass zone refers to areas over aquifers with a smaller or nonexistent caprock, making them susceptible to contamination. Exemptions apply to the continued operation of existing landfill units. The bill also defines "landfill unit" and "no-pass zone" for clarity.