Michael Collins, CEO of eCycle Solutions[/caption]
One of Canada's largest commodities-focused processors, eCycle Solutions, says a recent business acquisition will allow it to quickly expand ITAD services across the country.
Mississauga, Ontario-based eCycle Solutions on Oct.
A view of Glencore's smelter in Belledune, New Brunswick.
Cedric Carter (left) speaks during a session at the 2019 E-Reuse Conference.
The U.S. recycling rate for consumer electronics has been trending downward since 2014.[/caption]
The U.S. recycling rate for consumer electronics took a dive in 2016 and flatlined the following year, according to the U.S.
Regulators are looking at lithium-ion battery labeling requirements, but improper collection of the batteries is just one of their recycling challenges.
A current lawsuit focuses on which stakeholders are responsible when CRTs are stockpiled rather than properly recycled. | Boonchuay1970 / Shutterstock[/caption]
We may have gotten it all wrong.
Federal funding will target e-scrap separation for metals and plastics recovery.
Processor EPC expanded globally in a relatively short period of time using a partnership model. | Pushish Images/Shutterstock[/caption]
ITAD firms are increasingly asked to provide international service for their customers, but that can be an expensive endeavor.
ERI drop-off bins will be installed in select Amazon Hub Locker+ locations. | Photo from Amazon Secure Electronics Recycling Bins website[/caption]
Amazon is contracting with nationwide processor ERI to provide free collection for certain electronics at Amazon pick-up locations in 10 cities.
The 
Alex Cummings and Arun Karottu of ITAD firm SMR Worldwide. | Photos courtesy SMR Worldwide[/caption]
With low values for e-scrap commodities, component harvesting can be a strategy for generating more revenue for both the client and processor.