This article originally appeared in the Fall 2021 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   Electronic recycling facilities handle waste that contains a variety of toxic chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) (not to be confused with printed circuit boards), but no comprehensive PCB exposure assessment for workers in the U.S. electronics recycling industry has been...

Boston University and Harvard University researchers drafted best practice guidelines for handling scrap devices containing polychlorinated biphenyls. They'd like e-scrap facilities and others to share feedback on the educational materials.