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The US Environmental Protection Agency has ordered a cleanup for an illegal dump in Waianae. The owner of the land has been ordered to remove the hazardous waste within a week. If the waste is not removed, the EPA will take action to clean up the site and then fine the owners upwards of $1 million.

The investigation into illegal dumping began back in May when charges will be brought against Richard Botelho and Dwayne Dano about an illegal dump site on 87-1161 Hakimo Road. Investigators scoured the 10-acre site, which contains 55-gallon drums, discarded batteries and antifreeze liquids buried in holes. There were also numerous burn pits, one of which was near a stream contaminated with chromium and arsenic.

This case and a federal indictment of another pair accused of storing hazardous waste are part of Operation E Ola Pono, an aggressive campaign started by US Attorney Ed Kubo to combat environmental violations in Hawaii.

Investigators continue to work at the Hakimo Rd. site, looking for clues about what contents were dumped and the companies responsible.