The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery is working through rulemaking on SB 1215, which adds items with embedded batteries to the state’s existing e-scrap recycling program. Continue Reading
The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery is working through rulemaking on SB 1215, which adds items with embedded batteries to the state’s existing e-scrap recycling program. Continue Reading
California’s sizable waste reduction and recycling agency has a new leader in Zoe Heller, who was recently appointed director of the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery. Industry leaders praised her integrity, thoughtfulness and collaboration skills. Continue Reading
Disk drive manufacturer Seagate extended the life of 1.19 million drives in 2023 and is working to increase its use of recycled materials, the company recently reported. Continue Reading
E-scrap processors who participate in California’s state program could again receive a boost in some payments in the coming year. Continue Reading
Exporting end-of-life devices from California has long been a heavily regulated process. This year, lawmakers added another requirement that exporters first prove in-state recycling options were unavailable. Continue Reading
Now is the time for interested parties to enter the solar panel recycling sector, but experts say there are plenty of challenges to navigate as well. Continue Reading
Consumers in California now have the right to repair some of their electronic devices after Gov. Gavin Newson signed SB 244 into law Oct. 10. Continue Reading
California’s right-to-repair bill for electronics awaits Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature, and supporters are lauding the years of work it took to get to this point. Continue Reading
California’s right-to-repair bill is drawing more high-profile backing, with HP becoming the latest OEM to publicly endorse it. Continue Reading
After years of pushing back against bills that would grant consumers the right to repair electronics, Apple announced it supports an amended version of one such bill currently in play in California. Continue Reading