HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-22 EMC testimony (08-16) Dolena, SylviaFrom:Sylvia Dolena
To:cohdem; Roth, Mitch D; Council Testimony
Cc:Sur, Peter
Subject:Fwd: Comments for Aug. 22 meeting of the DEM Commission, Recycling and Diversion updates, agenda item VI-
2
Date:Wednesday, August 16, 2023 7:35:24 PM
Aloha DEM Commissioners, Mayor Roth and County Council members,
I have read and concur with the email below from Claudia Rohr.
Basically, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Mahalo,
Sylvia Dolena
Owner, Pele Lani Farm LLC
Owner, Winning Edge Women's Leadership
Director, Puna Rising Entrepreneur Hub
Co-founder, Aloha Animal Advocates, HI Domestic non-profit
President, Aloha Lokahi Association, 501c3
President, Kulia I Ka Nu'u Outreach Services
Vice President, Love Those Dog Paws, 501c3
Executive Coach, Hewlett Packard Enterprises
Begin Forwarded Message
From: Claudia Rohr <crohr4@gmail.com>
Date: August 16, 2023 at 1:16:22 PM HST
To: cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov, Mitch Roth <mitchd.roth@hawaiicounty.gov>,
counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov
Cc: Peter Sur <peter.sur@hawaiicounty.gov>
Subject: Comments for Aug. 22 meeting of the DEM Commission, Recycling
and Diversion updates, agenda item VI-2
Regarding the Recycling and Diversion updates, agenda item VI-2.
Dear DEM Commissioners, Mayor Roth and County Council members,
According to DOH Solid and Hazardous Waste Branch, the Kona landfill will last
for another 50 years and an alternative new site is not required to be identified
until year 40 (10 years before filled to capacity). Let’s not go hog wild with
claims we should completely upset the status quo that is actually working to
divert recyclables. Individuals as well as companies work hard to divert and
recycle cans and bottles found in public trash cans now, and the can and bottle
collector’s personal budget/livelihood depends on the small income they receive.
It would be immoral to take away this livelihood that is the only job available to
many of these folks who sort, collect, and deliver cans and bottles to recycling
companies like Mr. K’s. Please download and view the attached video I took last
week in Liliokulani Gardens as living proof of the current system that works
(regarding cans and bottles in public trash cans) and should escape change.
Claudia Rohr
Click to Download
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