Molokai Landfill Reopened After Ordnance Detonated

Maui County News Release

County emergency response personnel blocked the entrance to the Molokai Landfill Tuesday morning while military explosives unit detonated the unexploded ordnance. Photo by Catherine Cluett

The Molokai Landfill has been reopened this morning (Tuesday, Jan. 14) after workers discovered a suspected explosive ordnance yesterday.

In response, the Maui Police Department contacted the military and an explosive ordnance unit detonated the object today. The “all clear” was given prior to 10:30 a.m. for the landfill to reopen to the public.

The Maui County Department of Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division, thanks our Molokai residents for their patience during this matter. Mahalo.