Theft
Commentary: The rise of scam listings on waste and recycling platforms calls for vigilance
While platforms like WasteExchange.org are working to create safer environments for users, businesses also must take proactive steps to protect themselves.
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Copper’s value spurs costly theft cases
Just two recent copper theft cases have led to what victims claim is a combined loss of nearly half a million dollars.
Copper price continues its climb
Supply and demand issues appear to be only part of the equation in the recent escalation of copper’s price on global exchanges.
ScrapRight introduces payout platform
Recycling software vendor partners with global fintech firm Onbe to create payout system for scale house transactions.
Combating an elusive problem
Online trade services platform Tradefox has developed several methods it says can be deployed to combat fraud and deception in the recycling sector.
Verdict announced in Aurubis theft
The main defendant received a sentence of five years and 10 months, while a former Aurubis employee received three years and six months in prison.
California recycling company ordered to pay $140M for bottle bill fraud
Recycling Services Alliance Inc. was convicted of recycling fraud for illegally filing claims on bottles and cans.
California county reports rise in copper wire thefts
Kern County Sheriff’s Office detectives locate 2,300 pounds of nonferrous metals in Bakersfield, California; uncover illegal recycling operation.
Aurubis retains profitability in Q1 of fiscal year
Metals producer predicts its new facility in Georgia will start production before Sept. 30.
Aurubis fraud case could take down top executives
Company’s supervisory board is discussing potential changes that could involve the CEO and two other executives.
Copper cable valued at $60,000 stolen in Pennsylvania
An alert sent to scrap dealers includes several photographs of the material and of a white Ford F-250 pickup truck used by the suspect.
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