SB538

Hawaii SB538 mandates that municipal waste combustor ash must be disposed of only in a lined landfill to prevent exposure to hazardous substances.

Hawaii SB538 aims to ensure the safe disposal of municipal waste combustor ash by prohibiting its use in roadbuilding, fill, or construction. The bill mandates that such ash must be disposed of only in a lined landfill to avoid unnecessary exposure to hazardous substances. This prohibition does not supersede other disposal regulations under federal, state, or county law. The bill emphasizes the importance of proper disposal to prevent exposure through inhalation or ingestion, particularly for workers handling the ash as construction material.