This article originally appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   [dropcap]As[/dropcap] the electronics recovery industry has evolved, processors have realized the opportunities that arise if they can do more than just take in material for

This article originally appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   [dropcap]The[/dropcap] debate over the merits and pitfalls of e-scrap exporting has been alive and well for years now, but one thing has remained clear: Choosing to ship mate

This article originally appeared in the Summer 2018 issue of E-Scrap News. Subscribe today for access to all print content.   [dropcap]Brand[/dropcap] owners, government leaders, trade associations and others are increasingly referencing the notion of a circular economy when outlining goals and strategie

For e-scrap success, a key is staying on top of technology shifts.

With two weeks until the 2018 E-Scrap Conference, we're featuring another expert who will share insight on-stage in New Orleans. [caption id="attachment_9652" align="alignright" width="300"] Callie Babbitt[/caption] Callie Babbitt is a researcher at the Rochester Institute of Technology

America's most-populous city will further expand its curbside collection service for e-scrap starting Oct. 1. The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will begin collecting used devices at the curb in western Queens and southern Brooklyn.

A former e-scrap company executive has pleaded guilty to federal fraud and tax evasion charges, admitting he marketed device destruction and recycling services but actually landfilled e-scrap and sold intact units. Brian Brundage signed a Sept.

A producer responsibility organization is working to overcome the conundrum of engaging low-income material aggregators by providing them with new skills, trustworthy financial transactions and access to bank accounts.

Proposed changes to international fire regulations could impact e-scrap and ITAD companies by requiring new lithium-ion battery storage procedures. The International Code Council (ICC) is currently working on updates that will shape the next edition of its various codes, which are revised every three years.

A form of therapy that encourages destruction is generating a little more demand for used electronics and a greater supply of broken scrap. "Rage rooms," which offer people the chance to destroy household wares to their heart's content, seem to be growing in popularity across the U.S., according to news reports.