73. Abolish Individual Charges for Collection and Dumping
of Waste and Encourage Recycling of Trash

WHEREAS the island of Maui has been rated the “Most Beautiful Island in the World” while major travel publications; and

WHEREAS the County of Maui is dependent in great measure on the proceeds from our tourists; and

WHEREAS it is in the interest of everyone on Maui to have all our streets and parks as clean and beautiful for our own enjoyment as well as that of our visitors;

WHEREAS the individual charges for trash collection and dumping cause are more than some people can afford or are willing to pay; and

WHEREAS some who cannot or will not pay the charges are dumping their trash in parks and in other inappropriate places; detracting from the beauty and health of our County; now

IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Maui County Democratic Party will work to change the law so that the County of Maui will not charge individual residences for trash collection and will not charge individuals dumping fees unless their trash comes from commercial establishments.

IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Maui Democratic Party will work to change all rules and regulations which unduly interfere with the recycling of its trash, including allowing the removal of otherwise usable items by individuals from our dump sites.