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SCR 83

REQUESTING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO CONSIDER DEVELOPING A FACILITY TO DISCARD LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 5 co-sponsors

Hawaii urges Honolulu to establish a dedicated lithium-ion battery recycling facility to address environmental and safety risks from improper disposal.

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 852).
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Bill Summary · SCR 83

Legislative bill overview

SCR 83 is a concurrent resolution requesting that the City and County of Honolulu develop a dedicated facility for the safe disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. The resolution does not create binding law but rather formally urges the municipality to study and implement infrastructure to handle the growing volume of spent batteries from consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy storage systems.

Why is this important

Lithium-ion batteries pose significant environmental and safety hazards when improperly disposed of, including potential fires in landfills and water contamination from heavy metals. Hawaii's island geography makes waste management particularly challenging, and the rapid adoption of electric vehicles and solar energy storage increases the urgency of proper battery recycling infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding responsibility: The resolution does not specify who funds facility development or operations, potentially creating budget concerns for the municipality during economic constraints
  • Feasibility of island-based recycling: Hawaii may lack sufficient battery volume to operate an economically viable recycling facility, potentially requiring export of materials anyway
  • Regulatory ambiguity: The resolution is vague about facility specifications, capacity, and whether it addresses only consumer batteries or includes larger industrial/EV battery packs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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