Requiring the department of sanitation to develop a plan for ensuring proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management; last step: sanitation and solid waste management postponed a decision on Oct 15, 2026.

Introduced
Committee hearing (current step)
Committee vote
Council vote
Mayor
Law

Official summary

This law would require the Department of Sanitation to develop a plan for promoting the proper disposal of rechargeable batteries used for powered mobility devices, such as motorized bicycles and scooters. Such plan would include, but not be limited to: (i) maintaining collection locations for such rechargeable batteries; (ii) accepting such rechargeable batteries at disposal events; (iii) coordinating with private entities regarding voluntary participation in in-store collection programs for such rechargeable batteries; and (iv) conducting public education and outreach regarding proper disposal of such rechargeable batteries.

Timeline

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Introduced in the Council
Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.

City Council: “Introduced by Council”
Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Sent to committee
Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.

City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Public hearing: Sanitation and Solid Waste Management
Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Sanitation and Solid Waste Management postponed a decision
No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.

Committee on Sanitation and Solid Waste Management: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.