China is set to house a new recycling center that will focus exclusively on dealing with electronic waste.
Based in Tianjin in the north of the country, the facility will be able to handle up to 30,000 metric tons of discarded electronic devices each year.
Gold and other precious metals such as will be recovered from phones, computers and circuit boards, while other metals such as zinc and iron will also be targeted.
The site will be built next month and will come into operation next year.
The move comes as China's consumer society continues to expand, with greater numbers than ever capable of accessing disposable income to spend on household appliances and white goods.
Reports in the Chinese press indicate that the Ministry of Information Industry is now considering changes to national legislation covering the issue of e-waste.
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