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Oregon shares E-Cycles modernization timeline

Published: May 15, 2025
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Various obsolete electronics for recycling.

As Oregon prepares for the start of its modernized e-scrap recycling program, prospective producer responsibility organizations must submit plans by July 1. | photka/Shutterstock

Ahead of the start of Oregon’s updated e-scrap recycling program in 2026, the state Department of Environmental Quality published a timeline of important dates.

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Experts focus on safety after ‘disconcerting’ rise in deaths

Published: May 15, 2025
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Electronics recycling collection event.

The safety-focused summit came after the latest federal data showed a backslide in waste and recycling industry safety. | Susan Montgomery/Shutterstock

As recycling companies seek to improve workplace safety amid an industry-wide increase in on-the-job fatalities, experts at a recent industry summit advised managers to focus their attention on — and for top executives, even to attend — the regular pre-shift safety meetings.

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AT&T, RGX and Compudopt partner on device collection

Published: May 8, 2025
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The communications powerhouse and nonprofit ITAD are expanding a pilot program for collecting and distributing used devices, using a technology platform from Recycle Global Exchange to connect with local service providers. | Tada Images/Shutterstock

Communications giant AT&T, technology platform Recycle Global Exchange and nonprofit Compudopt are partnering to expand a program for collecting used electronics into more than 100 AT&T stores in the southeastern U.S. Continue Reading

Iron Mountain, Echo see strong ITAD growth

Published: May 8, 2025
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Iron Mountain reported $1.6 billion in revenue for the first quarter, an increase of 7.8% compared to the same period last year, and Echo saw sales growth jump by 8.8% on the year. | JHVEPhoto/Shutterstock

Recent earnings reports from Iron Mountain and ITAD company Echo’s parent company showed overall growth and pointed to headwinds in data center decommissioning and personal devices.  Continue Reading

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Li-Cycle suspends operations as it pursues buyers

Published: May 8, 2025
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The announcement is the latest in a yearslong string of financial troubles for Li-Cycle. | Around the World Photos/Shutterstock

Li-Cycle, once poised to build the first lithium-ion battery recycling facility of its kind in North America, is changing its leadership and limiting operations as it tries to sell the business or its assets.  Continue Reading

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