E-scrap headlines by topic
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Asia
- BAN report links brokers to surge in US e-scrap exports
- Processor responds to e-Stewards eligibility suspension
- Bill would create critical minerals task force
California
- CA starts OEM requirements for battery-containing devices
- California suggests upping e-scrap processing payments
- 3R Technology working to start up first US e-plastics site
Canada
Certification standards
- SERI works to restore faith in certifications
- Petition calls for certification action after ITAD device theft
- Processor responds to e-Stewards eligibility suspension
Collection
- ABTC shifts to consumer market with Call2Recycle alliance
- E-Scrap EPR round-up part 1: Hawaii
- Visia X-ray tech provides data on lowering fire risk
Computers
- Analysis: Windows 10 sunset to drive ‘urban mining’
- Analysis: circular design still elusive in laptops
- E-Scrap EPR round-up part 1: Hawaii
Courts/lawsuits
- Closed Loop companies hit with $3 million in Ohio penalties
- More processors settle in Iowa CRT stockpile case
- Guilty pleas in surplus equipment disposal scheme
CRTs
- Analysis: CA climate rules set off ripple effect for thousands
- URT closes New Hampshire site, shifts work west
- Closed Loop companies hit with $3 million in Ohio penalties
Data security
- Data sanitization helps reduce premature device destruction
- Iron Mountain sees ITAD surge, raises forecast on record Q2
- Data erasure firm expands wearable device capabilities
E-plastics
- EU recyclers make case for solvent-based methods
- LG collection volume increased notably in 2024
- Malaysia to fully halt US e-plastic imports
EPR/stewardship
- ERCC outlines shift toward convenience benchmarks
- Diversion Dynamics: Vape recycling needs policy to reach full charge
- E-Scrap EPR round-up part 3: Illinois and Oregon
Europe
- EU recyclers make case for solvent-based methods
- Aurubis steps up recycling investments in US, EU
- Used EV exports drive value for battery lifecycle
Exports
- BAN report links brokers to surge in US e-scrap exports
- Basel e-scrap rules disrupt larger metal sector
- Malaysia to fully halt US e-plastic imports
Flat-panel displays
- Automating flat panel display disassembly
- Northeast processor installs flat-panel processing robot
- Company rolls out flat-panel processing technology
Industry groups
- ABTC expansion drives triple-digit revenue gains
- ReMA suggests DOE invest in recycling for critical materials
- Federal e-scrap export restriction bill introduced again
Local programs
- Policy round-up: Solar stewardship, state changes
- Oregon shares E-Cycles modernization timeline
- Nashville’s S3 acquires assets of local electronics recycler
Markets
- Iron Mountain raises ITAD guidance on strong growth
- Earnings results point to active IT hardware lifecycles
- Metallium looks to long-term contract with Glencore
Metals
- CMR, Paladin form REcapture to expand rare earth recovery
- Analysis: copper set for new investment, recycling growth
- Analysis: circular design still elusive in laptops
Mobile devices
- Assurant acquires OptoFidelity to speed repair and reuse work
- Australia opens world’s first battery-in-device shredding plant
- Assurant sees 60% rise in Q2 trade-in values
OEMs
- Earnings results point to active IT hardware lifecycles
- LG collection volume increased notably in 2024
- Apple, rare earth firm to process end-of-life device magnets
Opinion
- In My Opinion: We need our customers … to change
- In My Opinion: ‘No-code’ software opportunities abound
- In Our Opinion: Battery-handling tips for facilities
Processors
- Analysis: Q3 earnings confirm new industry priorities
- Iron Mountain raises ITAD guidance on strong growth
- CMR, Paladin form REcapture to expand rare earth recovery
Refurbishment/reuse
- Data sanitization helps reduce premature device destruction
- Assurant acquires OptoFidelity to speed repair and reuse work
- Closed Loop enables eastern US electronics recovery corridor
Regulation/oversight
- ERCC outlines shift toward convenience benchmarks
- E-Scrap Conference 2025 ignites industry momentum
- Analysis: copper set for new investment, recycling growth