No 26 Wahiawā Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting May 2026

The City and County Neighborhood Commission Office held the No. 26 Wahiawā Whitmore Village Neighborhood Board Regular Meeting on May 19, 2026. The meeting included reports from first responders such as the Fire Department and Police Department, focusing on community safety issues like fires, burglaries, and traffic enforcement. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation by the Honolulu Department of Environmental Services on the liquid waste hauler program, including the operation and challenges of septage receiving and pre-treatment facilities, particularly the Whitmore pre-treatment facility. Discussions addressed community concerns about odor, traffic, illegal dumping, and the impact of facility closures and reopenings on local haulers and residents. The department outlined plans to keep the Whitmore facility open with improved odor control and noted ongoing efforts to reopen other sites. Questions were raised about cesspool pumping frequency, regulatory jurisdiction, and the financial arrangements for military sewage treatment. The meeting also covered updates on storm recovery efforts, infrastructure projects, and community safety initiatives. While no formal votes or contract awards were reported, the meeting highlighted ongoing capital and environmental infrastructure management and community engagement related to wastewater services.