KAHULUI (HawaiiNewsNow) – The last remaining truckloads of Maui wildfire debris have been moved to their permanent disposal site at the Central Maui Landfill.
Crews can now begin restoring the temporary storage site at Olowalu.
A temporary debris storage restoration tracker is available on the Maui Recovers website, which allows users to check the progress of restoration efforts.
The massive undertaking of moving all of the toxic debris was conducted by a multi-agency effort, including Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, the County of Maui, the State of Hawaii and local other partners.
“From day one, our mission has been clear: protect the health of the community and the environment while moving debris safely and respectfully,” said Lt. Col. Adrian Biggerstaff, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District. “This milestone shows what is possible when local, state, federal and community partners work together with urgency and care.”
In total, approximately 400,000 tons of ash, soil, and other fire-related materials were transported.
Maui county says trucks will still be hauling restoration materials and debris for about 10 more weeks, however, the “Maui Wildfire Debris” identification stickers on the trucks will be removed or covered.
“This milestone holds deep meaning for our community,” said Maui Mayor Richard Bissen. “The debris from Lahaina represents more than the physical remnants of what was lost — it carries the memory and spirit of a place and its people. With this transfer complete, the debris now rests in a protected area that will remain undisturbed, as we promised.”
Soil and groundwater testing will be regularly conducted to ensure that the protective systems function as designed and that no contamination reaches the surrounding environment.
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