Tag Archives: Dec. 2016

Q&A: The right response

Published: January 12, 2017
Updated: January 18, 2023
by Dan Leif

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Dec. 2016, processors, Q&A |

Know Your E-Scrap Processor: Computer Recycling Center

Published: March 14, 2017
Updated: February 7, 2019
by Jared Paben

Electronics keep getting smaller and lighter, but the Computer Recycling Center keeps boosting diverted weights each year.

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Dec. 2016 |

The safe way is the only way

Published: March 16, 2017
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Rafael Reveles

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Dec. 2016 |

Garden State stalemate

Published: December 15, 2016
Updated: December 12, 2017
by Jared Paben

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine, News | Tagged Dec. 2016, local programs, OEMs |

Tablet processing 101

Published: February 13, 2017
Updated: December 12, 2017
by Bobby Elliott

Posted in E-Scrap News Magazine | Tagged Dec. 2016, mobile devices, processors |

The latest e-scrap industry news

Basel e-scrap rules disrupt larger metal sector
In Thailand, import regulations meant to control the flow of end-of-life electronics are creating headaches for shipments of a wider array of metals, including automotive scrap materials. The Recycled Materials Association recently traveled to the country to clarify the confusion.
E-scrap buyer launches AI to recognize circuit board grades
Circuit board buyer Boardsort has launched a new AI-powered tool for anyone to quickly and accurately grade their e-scrap.
Company debuts battery-containing device shredder
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.
Li-Cycle files for bi-national bankruptcy, seeks buyer
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.
Malaysia to fully halt US e-plastic imports
The Malaysian government recently published regulations indicating the country will stop all U.S.-sourced imports of scrap plastic, including e-plastics from electronics, on July 1. Reports from plastic traders indicate the flow of scrap plastic into Malaysia has already slowed.
Construction stops at Georgia solar panel recycling plant
Solar panel recycler and manufacturer Solarcycle has put its new facility in Cedartown, Georgia, on hold as it awaits the results of the federal budget bill.
Wisconsin E-Cycle report reflects increasing access
All 72 Wisconsin counties had at least one registered collection site or event for end-of-life electronics in 2024, according to the state’s most recent E-Cycle program report.