Service Members, Community Partners Remove 3 Tons of Trash from Pearl Harbor Bike Path
Military service members, civilian personnel, and families from Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) joined forces with the City and County of Honolulu and several community groups for the effort.
A total of 199 volunteers from 12 different organizations spent the morning clearing 3.13 tons of trash, cutting back overgrowth, and properly disposing of debris that could otherwise wash into storm drains and harbor waterways.
Organized in partnership with the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Facility Maintenance Stormwater Quality Division, the event brings together service members, civilians, , local Rotary clubs, non-profit organizations, and residents across multiple cleanup areas from Aiea to Waipahu.
"We’re excited to bring together various organizations to make a difference and help keep our waterways clean along the Pearl Harbor Bike Path, said Kylie Tom, one of the organizers from City and County of Honolulu. “This cleanup is something we look forward to twice a year, and we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who takes time out of their day to volunteer and make a positive impact in our community."
The event underscores a shared commitment between military and civilian partners to environmental stewardship and care for the surrounding community.
"Giving back to the community where we live and serve is at the core of who we are as service members and neighbors," said Capt. Frye, JBPHH commander. “Our ongoing partnership with the City and County of Honolulu reflects our shared commitment to being active, responsible stewards of our island home.”
The 5.2-mile bike path traces the historic train route of the former Oahu Railway and Land Company, offering a window into the island’s past with lookout points that showcase Pearl Harbor's historic lochs, landmarks, and protected coastal wetlands.
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