HI SR73

Requests the City and County of Honolulu to consider developing a facility for disposing of lithium-ion batteries, including potentially a wet shredding facility in conjunction with H-POWER (Honolulu Program of Waste Energy Recovery)

Cites significant environmental and public safety risks from improperly disposed lithium-ion batteries, including fire and explosion hazards in landfills and threats to land, water resources, and the aquifer

References Act 209, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, which established the Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling and Reuse Working Group to address electric vehicle battery management practices

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Hawaii State Energy Office Chief Energy Officer, Honolulu Mayor, Honolulu City Council Chairperson, and Director of Environmental Services