News Archive: July 2008
Oregon e-scrap program extends deadlines
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (Portland) has extended the deadline for both manufacturers to submit their final recycling program intent and to submit recycling plans from today, July 1st, to July 11th at 5:00 p.m. The DEQ requests that if a manufacturer does wish to change its recycling choice, ...
Illinois likely to get E-Cycling Law
Illinois appears likely to become the next U.S. state to implement a statewide comprehensive take-back program for the recovery of used consumer electronics. An Illinois General Assembly informed E-Scrap News that manufacturer-responsibility measure Senate Bill 2313 was to be pushed back to the assembly's November veto session. The delay was ...
BBB Shred Event Set for September
On September 20th, Better Business Bureaus across the country, NAID and Equifax® will host a second “Secure Your ID Day” event in our continuing effort to raise awareness of the importance of protecting personal information. The first event, held last May 3rd, was considered a success by all involved, allowing ...