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The thefts involved laptops, tablets, smartphones and more, retired from government agencies and contractors. | Suttirat Wiriyanon/Shutterstock
A driver who worked on IT asset disposition jobs at Wisetek recently pleaded guilty to stealing assets – including sensitive federal government devices – during disposition jobs in 2023, representing a significant ITAD-related data breach.
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Kuusakoski made waves in the CRT processing world over its decade and a half in the U.S. | Photosync/Shutterstock
Kuusakoski US will close its two Illinois electronics and CRT glass processing facilities and exit the U.S. altogether, refocusing on its European operations after what the company described as severe, prolonged financial challenges in the U.S. Continue Reading
The Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act has a March 1 deadline for participation in the 2026 program year. | Penofoto/Shutterstock
With the approach of the annual March 1 deadline to opt into the 2026 Illinois Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, state and national organizers held an information session and provided an update on amendments to CERA legislation. Continue Reading
Wisconsin-based Cascade Asset Management and Ohio-based Sage Sustainable Electronics are planning to merge, an ITAD sector milestone. | Damrong Rattanapong
Cascade Asset Management and Sage Sustainable Electronics are planning to merge, with company leaders saying more details will be released in the future. Continue Reading
Hard drives provide a key supply of magnets in the end-of-life consumer electronics stream. | Lifestyle and Wedding ph/Shutterstock
A U.S. rare earth recycling technology firm recently announced it has expanded its capabilities to recycle magnets, including those sourced from end-of-life consumer electronics. Continue Reading
Modular PC design would help extend product life and reduce e-scrap with upgradable systems and repairable or replaceable components, wrote the authors of an Intel blog post. | Framesira/Shutterstock
In an effort to encourage improved repairability for computers, chip maker Intel has provided its thoughts on incorporating modular design into electronics to comply with right-to-repair policy. Continue Reading
Lee Zeldin, a former congressman from New York, is the new administrator of the U.S. EPA. | Courtesy of C-Span
There are few indications how incoming U.S. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin might shift the agency’s solid waste and recycling work, but he won the support of the Recycled Materials Association and other stakeholders who say he likely brings an understanding of local solid waste management challenges. Continue Reading
If critical minerals become harder to source, the recycling industry could draw greater attention as a supply line. | Cybrain/Shutterstock
As trade strife between the U.S. and China heats up once again, the Chinese government has restricted exports of some key metals alongside retaliatory tariffs. Given China’s position as the world’s largest supplier of those metals, the move could spur more interest in U.S. recycling. Continue Reading