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CalRecycle seeks to maintain current fees for e-scrap program

Published: June 10, 2021
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CRT televisions collected for recycling.

Each year, CalRecycle staff determine whether they need to raise, lower or maintain the fees consumers pay to fund the state’s electronics recycling program. | Somchai Som / Shutterstock

California officials say they will have enough money to continue running the state’s e-scrap recycling program without hiking fees.

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Firm’s strategy for electric-vehicle batteries? Partner up

Published: June 4, 2021
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EV car lithium battery pack.

HOBI International will collaborate with battery recycling company Retriev Technologies on collection of EV batteries throughout North America. | Sergii Chernov / Shutterstock

Electronics recycling processor HOBI International has struck a deal with a downstream recycler to handle more lithium batteries from electric vehicles (EVs).

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Repair group blasts Samsung over device-repurposing project

Published: June 4, 2021
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iFixit headquarters in California.

Three years ago, repair advocacy group iFixit partnered with Samsung to support the Galaxy Upcycling project. | Resource Recycling file photo

Once a partner in Samsung’s “Galaxy Upcycling” project, device repair organization iFixit now says the OEM has watered down the initiative to something “nearly unrecognizable.”

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Our top stories from May 2021

Published: June 4, 2021
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Inside the Infinite Electronics warehouse.

News that Infinite Electronics Recycling is adding a second location was of interest to readers in May. | Courtesy of Infinite Electronics Recycling

Last month, readers were eager for info on surging copper markets as well as analysis of recycling processes for solar panels, a material some have dubbed “the new CRT.”

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Europe roundup: Failing on goals, upticks in Ireland

Published: June 4, 2021
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During COVID-19, collection of electronics and electrical appliances has increased markedly in Ireland. | raigvi / Shutterstock

Officials predict most EU countries will fall short of their e-scrap recycling targets, Ireland sees a surge in recycling during COVID-19, and ITAD firms land major contracts.

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