In This Issue:

1 | Oregon processor moves some operations south

An Oregon-based e-scrap processor says government regulation practices and tough commodity markets have led the company to relocate shredding operations to Texas.

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2 | Report: Embattled Materials Processing Corp. shuts down

Materials Processing Corp., the Minneapolis-based e-scrap company fined by state regulators for improper storage of CRTs, has shut down operations.

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3 | It's not too late to register for E-Scrap 2015

As the week's news indicates, markets are tight and firms of all sizes are struggling to stay afloat. E-Scrap 2015, which takes place next week, is designed to help industry players navigate challenges and find hidden opportunities amid the upheaval.

From the always-bustling trade show floor to the discussions generated by two days of presentations and debate, the E-Scrap Conference is the annual meeting place for e-scrap processors and business owners from around the world. Don't miss out on the one event this year that can help you weather the tough market and look ahead toward continued growth.

E-Scrap 2015 is taking place Sept. 1-3, 2015 at Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla. Last year's conference brought together more than 1,300 attendees from 35 countries and similar numbers are expected for the upcoming iteration. Check in at e-scrapconference.com for all the latest on exhibiting, sponsoring and attending.

4 | California rare earth mine suspends production

Citing depressed prices, rare earth company Molycorp has decided to temporarily halt production at its Mountain Pass, Calif. mine, the company announced.

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5 | IDC: 2-in-1 devices expected to defy overall decline in tablet shipments

Shipments of new tablets are expected to drop further in 2015 than previously estimated, while shipments of 2-in-1 devices have a bright future, according to International Data Corp.

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6 | Patent watch

Scrap processing equipment, an unusual medical device that could help identify those harmed by crude e-scrap processing and other products are highlighted in our roundup of e-scrap-related patent applications.

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7 | Early birds get the workshops at E-Scrap 2015

As you finalize travel plans for next week's E-Scrap 2015, aim to be in Orlando early in the week to maximize your experience at North America's largest gathering of e-scrap professionals.

Tuesday, Sept. 1 will be packed with workshops and seminars offered by the leading groups in electronics recycling. Learn how to maximize mobile-device value and optimize business models with ISRI. Get up to speed on what R2, e-Stewards, RIOS and ISO certification can do for your operation. Digest the facts on state law updates from the Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse. All that and more will await early arrivers.

To see complete details on the workshops and other extra events, click here. You will be able to register for the individual events as you register for the conference itself.

E-Scrap 2015 is taking place Sept. 1-3, 2015 at Omni ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla. Check in at e-scrapconference.com for the latest on exhibiting, sponsoring and attending.

8 | 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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9 | Wide world of e-scrap

A Chinese consumer electronics company will launch a mobile phone recycling program but acknowledges the effort is unlikely to bring in beaucoup profits, and an advocacy group is New Zealand says the government needs to implement a product stewardship program for electronics.

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10 | NewsBits

Curbside collections are convenient, but they're not the best way to collect e-scrap, writes the executive director of the National Center for Electronics Recycling.

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11 | Request for proposals

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is currently accepting applications for approval to participate as a consolidator in Maine's extended producer responsibility program for e-scrap in 2016. The application form is now available through the DEP's website (under "Forms"). Completed applications must be submitted to Maine DEP no later than Oct. 1, 2015.

12 | Upcoming conferences and webinars

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

If you have a conference or webinar that you would like listed, please send an email to [email protected] for consideration.

13 | Jobs available and sought

E-Scrap Buyer, Colt Recycling (Hudson, N.H. or remote).
Details are available here.

Plant Manager, Glencore Recycling (East Providence, R.I.).
Details are available here.

Director of Operations, Dynamic Recycling (Onalaska, Wis.).
Details are available here.

Product Sales Manager, Sunnking, Inc. (Brockport/Rochester, N.Y.).
Details are available here.

Business Development Manager, ERS International (Buffalo Grove, Ill.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Regional Computer Recycling and Recovery (Victor, N.Y.).
Details are available here.

Sales Corporate Account Representative, ARC Broward (Sunrise, Fla.).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Liquid Technology (New York City).
Details are available here.

Warehouse Operations Manager, Capitol Asset Recovery, Inc. (Lanham, Md.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Dynamic Recycling (Onalaska, Wis., and Nashville, Tenn.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Sage Sustainable Electronics (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, All Green Electronics Recycling (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, IMS Electronics Recycling (Various Cities).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Technology Conservation Group (Multiple U.S. locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, PlanITROI (Denville, N.J.).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Advanced Technology Recycling (Multiple U.S. locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, MobiCycle (United Kingdom).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, Sims Recycling Solutions (Multiple locations).
Details are available here.

Various Positions, GEEP (U.S./Canada).
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, contact Scott Beck at [email protected].