HI HCR27

Request the City and County of Honolulu to continue efforts increasing public awareness about recycling household batteries and compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Household batteries can contaminate the environment when improperly disposed of, including releasing pollutants when incinerated.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury that can be released into the air if broken, making recycling the safest disposal method.

Recycling household batteries separates plastic components and metals for reuse in new products and batteries.

Direct certified copies of the resolution to the Mayor of Honolulu, City Council Chairperson, and Director of the Department of Environmental Services.