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Please reconsider charging to dump rubbish at landfill

They have always done it. It’s just worse now.

You see, ever since the mayor and council started charging to dump rubbish at the county landfill, the empty mac nut fields of Wailuku-Waiehu-Waihee have become convenient (and free) dumping areas for hundreds of cash-strapped local residents.

I wonder if catching and arresting illegal dumpers is a high priority with our local law enforcement officers? I think it should be. I often see people dumping right off the highway in broad daylight.

Refrigerators. Washing machines. Dryers. Hot water heaters. Beds. Cars. Household trash. Diapers. You get the idea.

There are many funny examples of a “Foolish Magistrate” in Amy Tan stories, where a pampered and bored ruler makes a stupid ruling, only to be forced to repeal his wrong order.

Please reconsider.

Mark Kanae Smith

Wailuku

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