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Bill to expand California e-scrap program passes

Published: September 1, 2022
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California legislators have sent a pair of e-scrap related bills to the Governor. | Joseph Sohm/Shutterstock

Battery-embedded products are on track to be included in California’s Electronic Waste Recycling Act after a bill passed the Senate and Assembly. 

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California governor signs bills expanding e-scrap recycling

Published: September 19, 2022
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Under California’s SB 1215, consumers will be required to pay an electronic waste recycling fee upon the purchase of certain new or refurbished products starting Jan. 1, 2026. | Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock

California’s e-scrap recycling program will expand after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two battery-related bills into law. 

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California e-scrap recycler caught up in sting operation

Published: August 25, 2022
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An e-scrap processing firm is under investigation for allegedly purchasing stolen catalytic converters. | Courtesy of Fremont Police Department

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.

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Trucking company to pay $1.36 million in hazardous waste case

Published: August 4, 2022
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Old Dominion will pay over $1.3M for improper disposal of electronic devices, batteries and other hazardous materials. | Andriy Blokhin/Shutterstock

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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Walmart sued over disposal of e-scrap and other materials

Published: December 23, 2021
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According to the lawsuit, from 2015 through 2021 discarded electronics were found in Walmart compactors in over a dozen California counties. | Sundry Photography/Shutterstock

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.

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Recently signed recycling-labeling law impacts electronics

Published: October 14, 2021
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In California, many products will soon need to meet a 60% recycling rate to be considered “recyclable.” | Donald Walker / Shutterstock

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.

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