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1 | EPA seeks input on CRT recycling
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency convened a meeting of some 50 key electronics recycling parties last week near Washington, D.C. to receive advice and input. The meeting — the first "EPA Summit on Electronics" since 2005 — included representatives of original equipment manufacturers, states, nonprofit organizations, e-scrap reclaimers and trade groups.
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2 | E-Scrap 2014: Attack of the tablets
As gadgets have transitioned from our desks to our laps to our hands, processors and refurbishers have had to deal with new challenges to effectively dismantle or repair.
At E-Scrap 2014, a number of presentations will help attendees better understand how form factor changes are having an impact on the used electronics sector. Presenters will also offer potential solutions in product design and repairability.
E-Scrap 2014 will be held Oct. 21-23 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. The 2013 edition saw more than 1,300 attendees and 125 exhibiting companies. Get all the latest information and register to attend here.
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3 | Creative Recycling Systems founder Jon Yob breaks his silence
After a multimillion dollar lawsuit was dismissed late last week, the founder of a troubled East Coast e-scrap firm has gone on the offensive.
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4 | Wide world of e-scrap
UK regulators issue fines for end-of-life electronics that were bound for Africa. That story leads our global look at the industry.
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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 | E-Scrap 2014: Connect with all the key vendors
The bustling trade show hall at E-Scrap 2014 will feature more than 100 leading industry companies that can take your business to new levels. And by connecting with potential partners and suppliers in one spot, you save valuable time and resources.
Exhibiting companies include electronics scrap processors, buyers and brokers, equipment manufacturers, waste haulers, industry trade associations and more. In addition, the trade show at E-Scrap 2014 will open a day earlier than in years past. The hall will open Tuesday, Oct. 21, and hours that initial day will be 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. The hall will also be open for all your networking needs on Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Thursday, Oct. 23.
E-Scrap 2014 will be held Oct. 21-23 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Florida. The 2013 edition saw more than 1,300 attendees and 125 exhibiting companies, so plan now to secure your spot at this fall's conference. Get all the latest information at e-scrapconference.com.
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7 | NewsBits
A consumer-funded provincial program in Canada takes heat after its 2013 annual report shows a $1.7 million surplus. To find out how program administrators responded, head to NewsBits.
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8 | Industry and supplier news
The website 1800Recycling.com, which aims to enhance the consumer recycling experience, has announced a new partnership with Call2Recycle, Inc., North America's largest consumer battery stewardship program. As part of the partnership, Call2Recycle and the 1800Recycling team will work to bolster the current battery recycling portion of the 1800Recycling system, including the integration of Call2Recycle's U.S. public battery collection network into 1800Recycling's current database. For more, head here.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently recognized Best Buy, Dell, Sprint and Samsung as SMM Electronics Champion award winners for demonstrating significant environmental, social, and economic outcomes that exceed Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge requirements. For more, click here.
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9 | 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.
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10 | 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.
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11 | 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.
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].
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