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‘Vape effect’ blamed as facility fires hit summer records

Published: September 11, 2025
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Record July and August fires at MRFs highlight the “vape effect” with lithium-ion batteries driving rising risks, Fogelman’s report finds. | Photo courtesy Cocke County Fire Department

Waste and recycling facilities across the United States and Canada saw another surge in fires this summer, with July and August setting back-to-back monthly records, according to Ryan Fogelman, VP of Fire Protection at Fire Rover. Continue Reading

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Australia opens world’s first battery-in-device shredding plant

Published: September 11, 2025
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EcoBatt, part of the EcoCycle Group, is opening a Melbourne plant to recover in-device batteries. | Photo Courtesy of Gloyd Recycling Solutions

A new Battery-in-Device Shredding (BIDS) facility in Melbourne will start operations shortly, according to its backers, who say the site will tackle the growing problem of batteries hidden in everyday products and the risks they pose when discarded. Continue Reading

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Cirba offers compliance advice as battery EPR laws expand

Published: August 28, 2025
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Cirba executive Danielle Spalding urges producers to prepare for battery EPR laws amid fire risks, reporting demands and embedded device challenges. | Windcolors/Shutterstock

Battery recycling company Cirba Solutions is positioning itself as a compliance partner for producers as state-level extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules bring new obligations across the United States.

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Visia X-ray tech provides data on lowering fire risk

Published: August 21, 2025
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Visia’s internal analysis shows facilities that adopt the technology often record a 30% to 50% reduction in thermal events. | Photo courtesy of Visia

Visia’s effort to curb battery-related fires in recycling facilities is beginning to show measurable results, according to new data from the company’s first wave of commercial installations.

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LG collection volume increased notably in 2024

Published: July 17, 2025
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LG Electronics has a goal to collect 8 million tons of end-of-life electronics by 2030, from a 2006 baseline. | Roman Chekhovskoi/Shutterstock

South Korea-based heavyweight LG Electronics saw mixed results in its 2024 sustainability report, but continued to make progress toward 2030 goals while forming high-profile partnerships in both Asia and the U.S. Continue Reading

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CA starts OEM requirements for battery-containing devices

Published: July 3, 2025
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As of July 1, manufacturers must notify California retailers selling certain devices that they are subject to a recycling fee. | Vietnam Stock Photos/Shutterstock

As of July 1, manufacturers of covered battery-embedded products must comply with new requirements in California, as part of the state’s expansion of its long-running e-scrap program. Continue Reading

Company debuts battery-containing device shredder

Published: June 26, 2025
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The first-of-its-kind BIDS unit processes electronics up to laptop size and can safely handle lithium-ion batteries. | Photo courtesy Jeff Gloyd.

Seeing the lack of smaller-scale systems suited for processing small personal devices containing lithium-ion batteries, Houston-based Gloyd Recycling Solutions developed what it says is the first marketed device to shred battery-containing devices of laptop size and smaller. Continue Reading

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Li-Cycle files for bi-national bankruptcy, seeks buyer

Published: June 26, 2025
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Li-Cycle has filed for bankruptcy in both Canadian and American courts after a tumultuous few years. | Around The World Photos/Shutterstock

Canadian battery processor Li-Cycle filed for bankruptcy, after warning for months of impending financial trouble, and is continuing to try to find a buyer that will allow it to continue operations. Continue Reading

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ERI details 2024 activities, including battery push

Published: June 5, 2025
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An ERI collection event in Madison, Wisconsin, detailed in the company’s 2024 impact report. | Photo courtesy ERI

Last year was a busy one for ERI, bringing the launch of the company’s first in-house alkaline battery processing facility, establishment of a new stable e-plastics downstream and the rollout of the latest edition of the company’s automated device identification system.

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Right to repair in WA and battery EPR in Nebraska

Published: May 22, 2025
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Electronics related bills both passed and died this month across the U.S. as legislative sessions wind down. | Vietnam Stock Photos/Shutterstock

Governors in Washington and Nebraska signed e-scrap bills into law recently, giving Washingtonians the right to repair their consumer electronics and Nebraskans an extended producer responsibility program for batteries.  Continue Reading

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