In This Issue:

1 | CEA announces e-scrap recycling progress

Electronics recycling was up 27 percent in 2012 according to the latest findings from the Consumer Electronics Association's eCycling Leadership Initiative.

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2 | Early-bird rate available for 2013 E-Scrap Conference

Early-bird registration for the upcoming 2013 E-Scrap Conference is open at the discounted rate of $510.

The largest conference and trade show in electronics recycling returns to the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in sunny Orlando, Florida this fall — September 11-12. Last year's conference and exhibition was the largest to date, with over 1,200 e-scrap professionals from more than 30 countries making new connections and generating new opportunities. All indications are that the 2013 show will be another record breaker.

Register today to take advantage of our early-bird registration and secure your spot among the best and brightest in electronics recycling.

3 | Circuit board scrap value lowest in two years

The weighted average value of precious and base metals in circuit board scrap took a steep dive in April, losing 7 percent of its value from the previous month.

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4 | Ontario responds to program criticism

Ontario residents turned in over 82,000 tons of electronics for recycling in 2012, according to new numbers from Ontario Electronic Stewardship executive director Jonathan Spencer, rebutting criticism of the program.

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5 | Call2Recycle outlines yearly growth

Call2Recycle, Inc. collected over 10 million pounds of batteries in 2012, according to the battery stewardship organization's annual report.

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6 | Texas moves to require R2, e-Stewards certification

Texas may soon require all processors in its state electronics recycling program to have a third party certification.

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7 | Certification scorecard

With the roster of companies attaining third-party certifications or audits continuing to grow, E-Scrap News has compiled a round-up of the firms announcing certification this past week.

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8 | NewsBits

FAQs on CRTs, plus IDC numbers and more three-letter combinations in this week's NewsBits.

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9 | Upcoming conferences & webinars

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

10 | Jobs Available & Sought

Sales Professional, E-Waste Experts, Inc. (Bristol, Pennsylvania).
Details are available here.

Director of Business Development, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Integrated Communications and Technologies (Malden, Massachusetts).
Details are available here.

Vice President of Sales and Marketing, IMS Electronics Recycling (National).
Details are available online.

Business Development Supervisor, IMS Electronics Recycling (Vancouver, Washington).
Details are available online.

Business Development Representative, IMS Electronics Recycling (Decatur, Georgia).
Details are available online.

Account Executive, Sims Recycling Solutions (Rancho Dominguez, California & West Chicago, Illinois).
Details are available here.

Sales Representative, Spruce IT Asset Recovery (Multiple Locations).
Details are available here.

Business Development Associate, Lifespan Technology Recycling, Inc. (Multiple Locations).
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, send an email to newsletter editor Henry Leineweber at [email protected].