Trash troubles.

PositionSTATELINE - Honolulu, Hawaii - Brief article

Honolulu's trash may soon be headed for the mainland--most likely to Washington or Oregon. The city is seeking proposals to ship about 80,000 tons over six months. A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision cleared the way, finding that municipal governments can still charge fees even if the trash is destined for elsewhere. The city's current fee of $92 per ton subsidizes free city trash collection from most private homes. Currently, plans to expand Honolulu's...

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