Maui County completed the transfer of over 400,000 tons of Lahaina wildfire debris from temporary storage in Olowalu to a permanent disposal site in Central Maui. The five-month operation finished ahead of schedule with a ceremonial blessing on February 17, 2026.
- More than 400,000 tons of wildfire debris successfully moved from Olowalu temporary site to permanent Central Maui location.
- Transfer operations completed five months ahead of schedule using 50 trucks operating seven days a week.
- Multiple federal and state agencies coordinated the effort with strict environmental and safety oversight.
- Ceremonial pule blessing marked the official completion of this major recovery milestone.
- Recovery and rebuilding support continues for affected residents and property owners.
Source: Mauirecovers
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