Recycling organizations will try to sell Congress on the economic and environmental benefits of the U.S. EPA's Waste Minimization and Recycling program, which is cut in President Trump's proposed budget.
An initial budget document released in March made clear that EPA would be targeted by the new administration for cuts.
A problematic downstream vendor can cause strife for even the most responsible e-scrap recycling company, and new recommendations aim to help R2-certified facilities ensure they are not being fooled by deceptive downstreams.
Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) has 
An in-depth piece exploring the landfilling of CRT glass in California drew E-Scrap News readers' attention in May.
The list below shows our top stories last month in terms of unique page views.
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An e-scrap group that advocates for exports of used electronics has detailed a new mechanism for funding e-scrap collection in an area of the world that has long been perceived as a materials dumping ground.
Fair Trade Recycling's carbon offset model aims to encourage exporters to sell to buyers in Ghana at discounted prices, with the goal of redir
A U.S. electronics disassembly and processing outlet is expanding with a new California flagship facility, spurred by anticipated growth in the domestic electronics manufacturing industry.
Re-Teck, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) company, plans to open a new 50,000-square-foot facility in the San Francisco Bay Area in August. Its U.S.
Brands can't use patent law to block the resale of their products, the U.S.
Smartphone ownership is on the rise although TVs remain the most common household device, and Canadian eco-fees see some changes.
Expanded collections: A Pennsylvania county has decided to expand free e-scrap drop-off opportunities, part of an effort to combat illegal dumping in the jurisdiction.
Apple's release of the iPhone 7 and the more advanced iPhone 7 Plus last September pushed consumers to let go of earlier models. Analysis from one industry firm shows how pricing for used phones has played out since then.
Texas-based HYLA Mobile, which manages mobile device reverse logistics programs in the U.S.
A fertilizer and silver producer has begun processing scrap printed circuit boards to isolate precious metals.
Reno, Nev.-based Itronics 
TVs dominate the end-of-life stream in Washington state now more than ever.