E-scrap headlines by topic
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Asia
- Processor responds to e-Stewards eligibility suspension
- Bill would create critical minerals task force
- Illegal e-scrap imports blocked in Malaysia, Thailand
California
- CA starts OEM requirements for battery-containing devices
- California suggests upping e-scrap processing payments
- 3R Technology working to start up first US e-plastics site
Canada
Certification standards
- Petition calls for certification action after ITAD device theft
- Processor responds to e-Stewards eligibility suspension
- Citing Basel, Illinois processor launches e-plastics line
Collection
- E-Scrap EPR round-up part 1: Hawaii
- Visia X-ray tech provides data on lowering fire risk
- Sunnking reports 5% increase in recycling
Computers
- E-Scrap EPR round-up part 1: Hawaii
- Dell expects PC refresh to extend into next year
- Ingram Micro sees Windows, AI driving device refresh
Courts/lawsuits
- Closed Loop companies hit with $3 million in Ohio penalties
- More processors settle in Iowa CRT stockpile case
- Guilty pleas in surplus equipment disposal scheme
CRTs
- Closed Loop companies hit with $3 million in Ohio penalties
- More processors settle in Iowa CRT stockpile case
- CRT volumes decline, but end is not yet in sight
Data security
- Iron Mountain sees ITAD surge, raises forecast on record Q2
- Data erasure firm expands wearable device capabilities
- Sunnking reports 5% increase in recycling
E-plastics
- LG collection volume increased notably in 2024
- Malaysia to fully halt US e-plastic imports
- E-plastics recycling company expands product line
EPR/stewardship
- Closed Loop enables eastern US electronics recovery corridor
- Two prospective PROs bid for Oregon e-scrap program
- Wisconsin E-Cycle report reflects increasing access
Europe
- Market factors combine to shift Umicore’s capital plans
- Aurubis starts up Georgia smelter
- E-scrap compensation as a transition step
Exports
- Basel e-scrap rules disrupt larger metal sector
- Malaysia to fully halt US e-plastic imports
- Processor responds to e-Stewards eligibility suspension
Flat-panel displays
- Automating flat panel display disassembly
- Northeast processor installs flat-panel processing robot
- Company rolls out flat-panel processing technology
Industry groups
- ReMA suggests DOE invest in recycling for critical materials
- Federal e-scrap export restriction bill introduced again
- Battery danger and solutions take center stage at ReMA
Local programs
- Policy round-up: Solar stewardship, state changes
- Oregon shares E-Cycles modernization timeline
- Nashville’s S3 acquires assets of local electronics recycler
Markets
- From scrap to strategy: Global battery recycling’s next phase
- Ex-Glencore chief starts Valor to refine critical metals
- Assurant sees 60% rise in Q2 trade-in values
Metals
- Ex-Glencore chief starts Valor to refine critical metals
- ‘Vape effect’ blamed as facility fires hit summer records
- Metallium accelerates its US expansion
Mobile devices
- Australia opens world’s first battery-in-device shredding plant
- Assurant sees 60% rise in Q2 trade-in values
- Texas passes right-to-repair for consumer electronics
OEMs
- LG collection volume increased notably in 2024
- Apple, rare earth firm to process end-of-life device magnets
- Texas passes right-to-repair for consumer electronics
Opinion
- In My Opinion: We need our customers … to change
- In My Opinion: ‘No-code’ software opportunities abound
- In Our Opinion: Battery-handling tips for facilities
Processors
- REACT aims to transform US e-scrap recycling
- Industry trends point to opportunity for ITAD firms
- OnePlanet names veteran solar executive as first CCO
Refurbishment/reuse
- Closed Loop enables eastern US electronics recovery corridor
- Companies set to boost US rare earth magnet recycling
- Makor ERP to incorporate ESG reporting into platform
Regulation/oversight
- Two prospective PROs bid for Oregon e-scrap program
- Lawmakers focus on electronics recycling potential
- CA starts OEM requirements for battery-containing devices