87-2020 Farrington Highway • Waianae, Hawaii 96792 • Tel: 808 668-4561 • Fax: 808 668-1368 • Website: www.pvtland.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Steve Joseph
November 19, 2014
Phone: (808) 630-4592
NEWS RELEASE
PVT DEDICATES $4 MILLION RECYCLING FACILITY
System Can Recycle 80 Percent of Oahu Construction Debris
More Than Half of Debris Will Be Feedstock for Renewable Energy
NANAKULI, OAHU—At the PVT Land Company landfill in Nanakuli, a new
reclamation and recycling system is giving construction and demolition debris an
important second life. The system was introduced to state and city dignitaries and
Waianae Coast community leaders at a blessing ceremony today at the PVT facility.
Each day, roughly 1,775 tons of debris enters the 135-acre facility. Up to 80 percent is
recycled, with more than 50 percent of the debris now being converted into feedstock for
future use in renewable energy production. Instead of being buried in the landfill, the
debris is being transformed into a renewable fuel that can be burned to create steam to
drive turbines in some of Oahu’s power plants or to produce power or used in a
manufacturing process that burns the feedstock to produce synthetic natural gas, which
would be used to power generators to produce electricity for the Hawaiian Electric
Company to distribute through its power grid.
“Today marks an important step in our evolution from a landfill to a world-class
integrated waste management facility for construction and demolition materials to one of
the top recycling operations of its kind in the nation,” said PVT President Albert
Shigemura.”
Operating at full capacity, the PVT recycling system can process up to 900 tons of
feedstock a day. When converted through gasification, that much feedstock would fuel
the production of enough energy to power 12,000 homes.
In addition to the debris that is transformed into feedstock, the majority of the remaining
50 percent of materials entering the PVT facility are also recycled, including 42 tons of
metals every day. As a result, less than 20 percent of the debris brought to the landfill is
actually buried in the landfill.
The PVT Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility—Oahu’s only construction and
demolition landfill—plays a vital role in Hawaii’s economy as the only location on Oahu
where debris from construction projects, storms, and other sources can be disposed of
safely and securely. PVT also plays a critical role in Oahu’s construction industry.
Without PVT, it would be difficult for the industry to operate efficiently and effectively.
PVT is committed to creating a more sustainable Hawaii. To that end, Albert and his
management team are supporting architects and contractors that want to become LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the U.S. Green Building
Council by salvaging, reusing and recycling debris that they bring to the facility.
Industry-best practices extend to all aspects of the facility’s operations and infrastructure,
including $3.5 million spent on dust mitigation, a high-capacity storm water management
system, rated to withstand a 100-year storm, and a network of paved roads with drainage
ports that prevent erosion and manage water run-off.
PVT is committed to creating a company culture where employees understand and
respect the value of protecting the environment. By complying with government
regulations and permit requirements, and constantly striving to improve our operations,
policies and procedures our actions reflect this commitment. Environmental
responsibility, safety, and community involvement are the guiding principles at PVT.
PVT Land Company, Ltd. operates an integrated solid waste management facility
composed of a landfill and a reclamation/recycling system in Nanakuli, Oahu. The
company only accepts construction and demolition debris for recycling and disposal.