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Board hears proposal to host locked electronics-collection bins through regional partner
Summary
Miss Ware described a pilot with Black Hole Makers to deploy locked 35-gallon collection bins for electronics, with partner reuse programs that support local shelters; board discussed host sites, nighttime security and partner recruitment, with no formal vote.
Miss Ware briefed the board on a prospective electronic recycling program offered by Black Hole Makers (Melbourne) and partner Josh McCoy. The proposal would place locked 35-gallon containers for acceptable electronics at host sites; collected items would go to partner recyclers and some usable phones would be refurbished for distribution to local domestic-violence shelters such as Serene Harbor.
Board members raised security concerns about leaving electronics in an unlocked container and suggested host locations and chamber or business partners to cluster multiple bins so the vendor can collect several sites in the same trip. Felicia noted that lack of local collection density could make the option impractical; the board agreed to continue outreach for host partners and said no city action was required at this time.
