Wisconsin residents have enjoyed a noticeable boost in free e-scrap drop-off opportunities lately, thanks to a state grant program and increased funding from OEMs, according to a state official and report.
New York was the first state to turn a digital right-to-repair bill into law and industry experts say it will certainly not be the last, though they hope future bills will be stronger.
Integrated Recycling Technologies is developing an AI-powered app for its suppliers that will quickly categorize and price their scrap circuit boards before they ship them. The software will also power the company's own robotic circuit board sorting system.
Universal Recycling Technologies has invested nearly $7 million in a processing facility that will greatly expand the company's commodities recovery and electronics refurbishment capabilities.
Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries led to a $25,000 fine for a California recycling company after the batteries sparked several garbage truck fires.
A company that provides used phone history reports has formally launched a robot that automatically grades a device's cosmetic condition, performs diagnostics and erases data.