In This Issue:

1 | Best Buy pledges to double e-scrap collection

Best Buy recently reached a major e-scrap recycling milestone, and the company's sustainability chief says the retailer intends to significantly grow collection totals moving forward.

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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 the 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. Get all the latest information on this year's conference at e-scrapconference.com.

3 | EPA indicates landfill cover is not CRT recycling

The federal EPA has clarified its regulatory stance on whether leaded glass destined for tile manufacturing or landfill cover should be considered recycling.

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4 | Wide world of e-scrap recycling

One market research group says the global e-scrap business will grow at a nearly 15 percent clip in coming years, and European metals refiners determine a set of e-scrap handling guidelines.

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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 | Extra events boost value of E-Scrap 2014

A number of bonus events are occurring in conjunction with the upcoming E-Scrap 2014 conference, adding even more networking and business-building activities to North America's premier electronics recycling gathering. Head to sunny Orlando next month to be part of the following education sessions and events:

• "Downstream Due Diligence: How to Conduct Audits & Build Relationships," presented by the ISRI Electronics Recycling Education Program
• "How to Make Money in the Reuse & Proper Recycling of Flat Panel Displays," presented by ISRI Electronics Recycling Education Program
• "Health & Safety: Protect Your Workers, Protect Your Business," hosted by the e-Stewards Certification Program
• "e-Stewards: A World of Difference," presented by The e-Stewards Administration
• "EHS Compliance Boot Camp," presented by Greeneye Partners LLC
• "Ensuring Transparency and Sustainability under State Electronics Recycling Law Programs," presented by ERCC
• "New to R2?" presented by SERI
• "R2 Expert Panel Q&A," presented by SERI
• "Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) Management," presented by US EPA
• "Sustainable Electronics Management," Presented by US EPA.
• Conference welcome reception hosted by ISRI
• EHS Roundtable Luncheon, presented by Greeneye Partners LLC

Don't miss out on these events and other opportunities to boost your recycling business. E-Scrap 2014 is taking place at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida Oct. 21-23. Head to e-scrapconference.com for more information.

7 | NewsBits

Pennsylvania gets an e-scrap association to look out for the industry in the Keystone State, and the iFixit crew digs into the new iPhone. Head to NewsBits to find out more.

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8 | 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.

9 | 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.

10 | Jobs Available & Sought

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

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

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].