Restricts disposal of municipal waste combustor ash to lined landfills to prevent exposure to hazardous substances.

The bill amends Hawaii law to clarify that municipal solid waste combustor ash can only be disposed of in a lined landfill and cannot be used for roadbuilding, fill, or other construction purposes. The legislature finds that current regulations do not adequately account for long-term exposure risks to workers handling the ash. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.

Restricts disposal of municipal waste combustor ash to lined landfills to prevent exposure to hazardous substances.

The bill amends Hawaii law to clarify that municipal solid waste combustor ash can only be disposed of in a lined landfill and cannot be used for roadbuilding, fill, or other construction purposes. The legislature finds that current regulations do not adequately account for long-term exposure risks to workers handling the ash. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.