In This Issue:

1 | Workers at certified facilities exposed to high lead levels

A government investigation has revealed unsettling lead exposure issues at a pair of dual R2- and e-Stewards-certified recycling facilities.

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2 | E-Scrap Conference 2013: Sponsor, exhibitor space filling fast

The window to reserve your sponsoring and exhibiting space at the upcoming E-Scrap Conference is rapidly closing! With five weeks to go until the 11th annual conference and tradeshow, sponsorship spaces are rapidly filling up and the exhibit hall is at more than 75 percent capacity.

With the ability to reach hundreds of the e-scrap recycling industry's key decision makers and biggest names, demand for sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities this year has been unprecedented.

E-Scrap 2013 will be held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Florida, September 11-12. To reserve your space, visit www.e-scrapconference.com or by click the banner below.

3 | Battery giant pressed to address recycling

Rayovac, one of the nation's largest battery manufacturers, is facing criticism from a host of environmental groups over its battery recycling efforts.

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4 | Fair Trade Recycling seeks compromise on exports

Fair Trade Recycling has announced the next steps in its ongoing partnership with the Resolve Solutions Network.

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5 | African nations urged to beef up e-scrap import regulations

A coalition that aims to tighten restrictions on hazardous-waste imports within Africa has officially set its sights on the used-electronics realm.

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6 | Small e-scrap processors fall by the wayside

We hear over and over that the electronics recycling industry continues to grow. No one disputes this claim in terms of the number of obsolete devices recycled, or the weight of the materials recovered. But this work is being done by a group of players that's getting smaller.

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7 | Call2Recycle NY battery stewardship plan approved

Call2Recycle has announced the approval of its stewardship plan for New York's statewide rechargeable battery collection program.

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8 | Sims now making hard-drive-destruction house calls

Sims Recycling Solutions says equipment-mobility advances are allowing the company to bring more hard drive processing capabilities out to customer locations.

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9 | E-Scrap Conference 2013: Book your hotel today!

Those planning on attending the upcoming E-Scrap Conference in Orlando, Florida are running out of time to take advantage of the special conference rate.

Conference attendees booking their room before Aug. 20 will receive a conference rate of $187 plus taxes for single/double occupancy. Government attendees will receive the current government per diem at the time of check-in, currently $83 plus taxes. With space going fast and record attendance expected, anyone attending the conference should act now to secure their space.

Reservations can be made by calling 800-843-6664 or by visiting this link. Or for Government representatives, please use this link. When calling to make your hotel reservation, identify yourself with the E-Scrap Conference to receive the special conference rates.

The E-Scrap Conference will be held September 11-12 at the Omni Orlando Resort in Orlando, Florida. Register at www.e-scrapconference.com or by clicking the banner below.

10 | 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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11 | NewsBits

Highlight Networks grabs an Ohio e-scrap recycling company, e-Cycle tells the world to discard of electronics more responsibly and more in this week's NewsBits.

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12 | Conferences & webinars

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

13 | Jobs available & sought

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

Plant Manager of Recycling Center, Johnson Controls (Florence, South Carolina).
Details are available here; search for job number 097054.

Operations and Policy Analyst 2, Oregon e-Cycles (Portland, Oregon).
Details are available here. Job Code: DEQ13-0343LE.

VP of Sales and Marketing, CP Group (San Diego, California).
Details are available here.

Sales and Account Manager, ARC Broward (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida).
Details are available here.

VP of Engineering Design, CP Manufacturing, Inc. (San Diego, California).
Details are available here.

Recycling Equipment Account Manager, Omega Search (Charlotte, North Carolina).
Details are available here.

Recycling Specialist, 5R Processors, Ltd. (Ladysmith, Wisconsin).
Details are available here.

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.

Business Development Supervisor, IMS Electronics Recycling (Vancouver, Washington).
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 Dan Leif at [email protected].