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Maui Wildfire Debris Cleared, Community Spirit Endures

10/25/2025

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The last truckloads of Maui wildfire debris have been moved to the Central Maui Landfill.
About 400,000 tons of ash, soil, and materials were transferred from 149 commercial and 1,390 residential properties.
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen said the debris symbolizes the community's spirit and memory.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct ongoing soil and groundwater testing.
Trucks will continue transporting restoration materials for about 10 more weeks.

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Story summary

The last truckloads of Maui wildfire debris have been moved to the Central Maui Landfill.
About 400,000 tons of ash, soil, and materials were transferred from 149 commercial and 1,390 residential properties.
Maui Mayor Richard Bissen said the debris symbolizes the community's spirit and memory.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct ongoing soil and groundwater testing.
Trucks will continue transporting restoration materials for about 10 more weeks.