In This Issue:

1 | Smartphones with big screens make big impact

With worldwide tablet shipments slightly lower than expected this year, devices that blend the tablet and phone concepts are picking up some of the slack.

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2 | E-Scrap 2014: Can't-miss sessions

E-Scrap 2014 is just around the corner, and if you're still looking for motivation to register, just turn your attention to the conference's four headlining plenary sessions.

On Oct. 22, the leaders of five of the most important e-scrap firms in the country share their insights on the top industry challenges and the solutions they're pioneering. Next up that morning is a session that will dissect CRT recycling from three different angles, offering attendees the most complete picture possible on the CRT market today and what it might look like tomorrow.

Oct. 23 features a plenary session on e-scrap flows and where our scrap electronics of yesteryear are headed today. Later, attendees will hear from experts in the rare earth and critical metals space and learn how those sectors are evolving.

E-Scrap 2014 will be held Oct. 21-23 at Orlando's Rosen Shingle Creek. The 2013 edition saw more than 1,300 attendees and 125 exhibiting companies, so plan now to make the most of this year's conference. Get all the latest information at e-scrapconference.com.

3 | Major CRT tonnages left in Creative Recycling's wake

A new report on the state of Creative Recycling System's operations reveals approximately 30 million pounds of glass are stored at company sites in six states.

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4 | Sprint tries to capitalize on trade-ins

Sprint has announced it will match or top any trade-in offer from its competitors as it aims to meet high collection and recycling goals.

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5 | 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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6 | NewsBits

Washington state is continuing to see declines in e-scrap collection this year, a development that could mean the CRT waste stream is beginning to shrink. Find that story and even more tube talk in NewsBits.

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7 | Request for proposals

The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications from firms and groups interested in becoming approved consolidators in the state's e-scrap recycling program. Applications are due Oct. 1, 2014. More information can be found here.

8 | Upcoming conferences & 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.

9 | Jobs Available & Sought

Technical Operations Manager, Reworx Recycling (Kennesaw, Georgia).
Details are available here.

General Manager, E-Scrap Processing Firm (Lower New York State).
Details are available here.

Sales Account Executive, M-PowerTech (Tallahassee, Tampa, Miami, Atlanta).
Details are available here.

Account Executive, Securis (Chantilly, Virginia).
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, send an email to web content manager Jade Rhianna at [email protected].