HONOLULU (KHON2) — Those living near Tantalus said it has a reputation for being a dumping ground for crime.
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“From drug dealing to racing to all kinds of issues, no trash clean up. We just haven’t seen any improvement,” stated Grant, a Tantalus resident.
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According to Grant, multiple piles of rubbish can be seen along Tantalus Road. Thirty to 40 residents have worked together to clean up the area at least once every month, but their efforts have not been able to keep up with the growing piles, said Grant.
“It’s hard to live up here and it’s hard to see people come in and try to enjoy these lookouts and what Hawaii’s supposed to be, the nature and the beauty, and then come up here and see this. It’s a shame,” said Grant.
The City will take action to address illegal dumping in the Tantalus area, but it is disheartening to see people disrespect our beloved communities by dumping waste on our streets. Not only does it create an eyesore, but it forces the City to divert valuable resources and time away from essential services to clean up these messes. Illegal dumping not only harms the environment but also burdens taxpayers, who ultimately fund the cleanup efforts. The City provides free and convenient options for the proper disposal of trash and bulk items and encourages everyone to take advantage of these services rather than engaging in illegal activity.
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