In This Issue:

1 | U.K. WEEE collection slips in Q1

A new report by the U.K.'s Environment Agency indicates that the total amount of electronic scrap collected during Q1 2013 was less than Q1 2012 totals, increasing the chances that changes will be announced next month to the country's current implementation of its WEEE recycling program.

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2 | E-Scrap Conference 2013: Time running out for early-bird E-Scrap rate!

If you plan on attending the 2013 E-Scrap Conference, you have until midnight tonight to take advantage of the early-bird registration rate!

After today, registration for the largest conference and trade show devoted to electronics recycling will cost an additional $50 per person. Don't wait to join in on the action. Register now and connect to the fastest growing global recycling industry.

The E-Scrap Conference will be held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida, September 11-12. Early-bird registration is available at www.e-scrapconference.com or by clicking the banner below.

3 | Canadian province's e-scrap program takes effect

The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the easternmost region of the country, is launching an e-scrap recycling program to accept a wide array of unwanted and end-of-life electronics at 14 drop-off centers.

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4 | Acquisition adds to Arcoa's collection network

E-scrap processor Arcoa has purchased Oak Creek, Wisconsin-based Miller Electronics Recycling.

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5 | Blancco launches new partner program

Data erasure company Blancco has launched a partner program for IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) vendors within the U.S.

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6 | Patent watch

Panasonic moves to protect a method of disassembling flat-panel displays and other e-scrap patent updates.

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7 | Certification scorecard

With the roster of companies attaining third-party certifications or audits continuing to grow, E-Scrap News has compiled a roundup of the firms announcing certification this past week.

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8 | E-Scrap Conference 2013: The latest on the Chinese market

What do e-scrap processors need to know about China? A lot. Regardless of whether a firm exports material to Asia or not, the policies, processing technologies and manufacturing trends in China directly affect U.S. business.

Shanghai-based journalist and Bloomberg World View correspondent Adam Minter returns to give E-Scrap Conference attendees an exclusive look inside the country, with detailed, need-to-know information on how your organization can navigate the business landscape across the Pacific. For those wanting to expand their business, this peek over the horizon can't be missed.

The E-Scrap Conference will be held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida, September 11-12. Early-bird registration is available at www.e-scrapconference.com or by clicking the banner below.

9 | NewsBits

An ITAD player expands, Best Buy collects old electronics in Canada and more in this week's NewsBits.

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10 | Conferences & webinars

Click here for a complete directory of upcoming conferences and webinars!

11 | Jobs available & sought

Plant Manager of Recycling Center, Johnson Controls (Florence, South Carolina).
Details are available here; search for job number 097054.

Operations and Policy Analyst 2, Oregon e-Cycles (Portland, Oregon).
Details are available here. Job Code: DEQ13-0343LE.

VP of Sales and Marketing, CP Group (San Diego, California).
Details are available here.

Sales and Account Manager, ARC Broward (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida).
Details are available here.

VP of Engineering Design, CP Manufacturing, Inc. (San Diego, California).
Details are available here.

Recycling Equipment Account Manager, Omega Search (Charlotte, North Carolina).
Details are available here.

Recycling Specialist, 5R Processors, Ltd. (Ladysmith, Wisconsin).
Details are available here.

Sales Professional, E-Waste Experts, Inc. (Bristol, Pennsylvania).
Details are available here.

Director of Business Development, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.

Business Development Supervisor, IMS Electronics Recycling (Vancouver, Washington).
Details are available here.

Sales Representative, Spruce IT Asset Recovery (Multiple Locations).
Details are available here.

Business Development Associate, Lifespan Technology Recycling, Inc. (Multiple Locations).
Details are available here.

Jobs Sought
Database of job seekers available here.

If you would like to submit a job available or job sought listing, send an email to newsletter editor Dan Leif at [email protected].