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News from Cyber Acoustics, Iron Mountain and more

Published: August 11, 2021
Updated: August 11, 2021
by Editorial Staff

Posted in Industry Announcements |

The latest e-scrap industry news

Top stories from June 2025
A major e-plastic export disruption drew reader attention last month, as did stories highlighting an ITAD company’s growth, a dispute between a processor and a certification standard, a report exploring why reusable devices are destroyed, and the legal conclusion of an ITAD employee’s criminal actions.
Editor’s farewell: So long, but not goodbye
When I started working for Resource Recycling, I thought I knew quite a bit about recycling. After all, I grew up in a bottle bill state, turning in cans for candy money, and was the child checking neighbors’ recycling bins to make sure they were using it right.
CA starts OEM requirements for battery-containing devices
As of July 1, manufacturers of covered battery-embedded products must comply with new requirements in California, as part of the state’s expansion of its long-running e-scrap program..
Sunnking reports 5% increase in recycling
Processor Sunnking Sustainable Solutions collected more than 24 million pounds of electronics in 2024 and recycled 5% more e-scrap than the prior year, according to its recently released sustainability report.
Petition calls for certification action after ITAD device theft
A petition is gathering signatures to compel the e-Stewards, i-SIGMA and R2 certifications to publicly address and investigate an IT asset disposition-connected data breach that came to light early this year. All three certifications responded in statements to E-Scrap News.
Basel e-scrap rules disrupt larger metal sector
In Thailand, import regulations meant to control the flow of end-of-life electronics are creating headaches for shipments of a wider array of metals, including automotive scrap materials. The Recycled Materials Association recently traveled to the country to clarify the confusion.
E-scrap buyer launches AI to recognize circuit board grades
Circuit board buyer Boardsort has launched a new AI-powered tool for anyone to quickly and accurately grade their e-scrap.