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Precious metals market drives Umicore 2021 growth

Published: February 24, 2022
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Umicore recovers a number of metals from scrap materials at its smelting and refining complex in Hoboken, Belgium, including printed circuit boards from North America. | Pavel Kapysh/Shutterstock

Metals mining and smelter company Umicore notched all-time record revenues and earnings in 2021 due to the high prices of precious metals, with recycling revenue increasing by one-third.

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Midwest state reports a bump in e-scrap collections

Published: February 24, 2022
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E-Scrap collection event, Susan Montgomery, Shutterstock

Wisconsin saw an increase in the number of registered permanent collection sites, one-day events and temporary collection sites from 477 during program year 11 to 545 during program year 12. | Susan Montgomery/Shutterstock

After four years of consistent declines, the weight of scrap electronics collected under Wisconsin’s recycling program increased notably last year.

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The factors behind one state’s collection site closures

Published: February 24, 2022
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Electronics collected for recycling.

The executive director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling explains why Oregonians will lose several e-scrap collection sites. | akiyoko/Shutterstock

The loss of several e-scrap collection sites in Oregon is causing consternation in some communities, and now the legislature is mulling a bill meant to temporarily address the situation.

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Quantum acquisitions part of push to move beyond recycling

Published: February 17, 2022
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Quantum's Brampton, Ontario facility.

With its acquisition of TechReset, Quantum Lifecycle Partners will add staff to its Brampton, Ontario ITAD facility. | Courtesy of Quantum Lifecycle Partners

Two recent actions by Quantum Lifecycle Partners deepen the Canadian processor’s involvement in the reuse business and expand its ITAD customer base.

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