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The latest e-scrap industry news

Abandoned Closed Loop material seems destined for disposal
Consultants estimate that recycling 30 million pounds of CRT glass at an Ohio warehouse would add $1.7 million to a $5 million cleanup bill, so they’re proposing to landfill the glass instead.
Processors outline steps to survival amid COVID-19
During a recent virtual meeting of e-scrap stakeholders, speakers offered a micro and macro look at how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the world of electronics recovery.
Washington analysis shows changing e-scrap composition
For the first time, the number of flat-panel displays collected under Washington’s e-scrap program exceeded that of CRTs, according to an annual report.
Our top stories from June 2020
A variety of articles drew readers’ attention last month, including financial problems at an ITAD firm’s parent company, hazardous waste crimes, a processor’s plastics investment and more.
In My Opinion: Can North America catch up on rare earths?
A battery recycling company leader explains how China has dominated the global production of rare earth elements, but he says North America can secure supplies of these crucial materials by embracing battery recycling.
Certification Scorecard: July 2, 2020
Here’s a look at which processing facilities have recently attained or renewed their data destruction and recycling industry certifications.
Processor installs e-plastics sorting line
A major North American e-scrap company has invested approximately $1.5 million into a plastics cleanup line, partly to get ahead of tighter international rules on plastics exports.