Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Steve Geller
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance regarding battery recycling, including requiring qualifying retail establishments in Broward County to make onsite battery collection available to the public; and to direct County Administration to identify the appropriate logistical resources necessary to implement such required recycling, including transportation from collection sites to appropriate recycling facilities. (Commissioner Geller)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board direction is required for the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances and to provide the referenced direction to County Administration.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the Office of the County Attorney and County Administration.
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Summary Explanation/Background
Due to the prevalence of battery-powered electronics, batteries are often disposed of in the trash and processed with other municipal solid wastes. However, some batteries, including those found in common consumer electronics, can threaten the safe and environmentally sound disposal of municipal solid wastes. For example, lithium batteries, which include button batteries, can combust and cause damage to solid waste disposal facilities and hauler vehicles. As an added complication, many consumers may have difficulty distinguishing between lithium batteries and alkaline batteries.
Many batteries contain materials that should be diverted from landfills. Broward County, through its Solid Waste and Recycling Services, provides three residential drop-off centers where residents of the unincorporated areas and participating municipalities may drop off batteries for recycling. Several retailer...
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