Battery-embedded products are on track to be included in California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act after a bill passed the Senate and Assembly.
Battery-embedded products are on track to be included in California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act after a bill passed the Senate and Assembly.
Tide Rock Holdings has purchased yet another e-scrap company, expanding its reach outside of California.
California’s e-scrap recycling program will expand after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two battery-related bills into law.
Arrow Recovery is under investigation by local police for buying large quantities of black market catalytic converters, despite some having “stolen” etched onto them by undercover officers.
Old Dominion Freight Line has settled a case with the state of California over allegations that the company failed to properly manage and dispose of hazardous waste, including e-scrap.
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Attention, California e-scrap processors: A pay raise is coming.
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A California bill would create an extended producer responsibility program for batteries and battery-embedded products.
California’s attorney general and several district attorneys this week filed suit against Walmart, alleging the major retailer routinely improperly disposes of e-scrap and other hazardous waste. The company told E-Scrap News the state’s demands go beyond what’s required by law.
California regulators are planning to add OLED display devices, LCD smart displays and LCD tablets to the state’s e-scrap program.
Electronics manufacturers may be barred from telling consumers about certain device take-back programs in California, under a bill Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this month.