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This concurrent resolution urges the City and County of Honolulu to take comprehensive action to address the persistent problem of illegal dumping in Ewa Beach, a community in West Oahu. Recognizing that current disposal mechanisms are insufficient, the resolution draws inspiration from successful programs in other cities like Sacramento, Houston, and Milwaukee, which have implemented innovative strategies to combat illegal dumping. The resolution specifically recommends that Honolulu adopt new measures such as increasing access to disposal sites in high-incidence areas, offering weekly bulk item pickup as a routine service instead of appointment-only, and piloting new programs with quantitative metrics to assess effectiveness. Additionally, the resolution highlights that illegal dumping not only poses health hazards to residents but also diminishes the natural beauty of the Hawaiian landscape. The document calls for the transmission of the resolution to key city officials, including the Mayor, City Council representative, and leaders of the Department of Environmental Services, signaling a formal request for strategic intervention in addressing this community issue.

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