Residential waste center now open in Kapolei - Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Residential waste center now open in Kapolei | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Ewa Beach residents Bill Paith, left, and daughter-in-law Samie-Jo Ongory, top, tossed refuse into a dumpster Friday following a news conference announcing the grand opening of the Kapolei Convenience Center.
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Samie-Jo Ongory of Ewa Beach tossed refuse into a dumpster.
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A small group of people Friday toured the new Kapolei Convenience Center.
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Roger Babcock Jr. spoke during the press conference to open the Kapolei Convenience Center.
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