Every time it rains in Honolulu, stormwater rushes through the streets, picking up plastic bottles, food wrappers, leaves, and whatever else happens to be in its path. That water drains into the Ala Wai Canal — and without intervention, all of that debris flows straight into the ocean.
That’s where a debris boom trap comes in.
What Is a Boom Trap?
A debris boom trap is a floating barrier stretched across a waterway to intercept trash and debris before it reaches open water. Think of it as a net for the canal. It catches the stuff you can’t see from the sidewalk — the plastic bags, the bottles, the organic buildup — and holds it in place so it can be removed.
The Ala Wai Canal boom trap is one of the most important in the state. Positioned near one of the most visited stretches of coastline in the world, it plays a quiet but critical role in keeping Waikiki’s waters clean.
But here’s the thing: a boom trap only works when it’s maintained. Once it fills up, debris flows right over or around it. Regular cleanouts aren’t optional — they’re what make the whole system work.
The Job
HTM Contractors recently completed a full debris removal service on the Ala Wai boom trap. Our team hauled out the accumulated waste — bags of trash, organic debris, and everything else the canal had collected — so the barrier can get back to doing its job.
Doing Our Part for the Community
Keeping Hawaii’s waterways clean is something we’re proud to be a part of. Jobs like this one aren’t glamorous, but they make a real difference — for the reef, for the fish, and for everyone who swims, surfs, or paddles along this coastline.
We’re a local company, and this is our home too.
Need a Cleanout?
Whether it’s a debris boom trap, a job site, or a full property cleanout, HTM Contractors is ready to help. No haul is too big or too small.
📞 Call us at 808-456-3311
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