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R2v3 · NAID AAA · ISO 14001 · RIOS · WBE
Secure IT Asset Disposition for IT, Mobile & Data Center Hardware
HOBI is your R2v3- and NAID AAA-certified IT asset disposition (ITAD) partner. We securely retire IT, mobile, and data center assets — erasing data with HOBI Shield®, recovering each asset’s full value, and documenting every step for compliance and ESG.
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Built For Your Team
Solutions for how you actually retire assets
Whether you're managing a distributed enterprise fleet or decommissioning a data center, start with the path that fits.
Enterprise ITAD
Securely retire fleets across every location, recover value, and get the certificates and ESG documentation your auditors need.
Data Centers
Decommission at scale with full chain-of-custody — including sealed, encrypted, and liquid-cooled hardware.
Mobile Devices
Returns, repair, and redeployment for mobile fleets — managed end to end.
Our ITAD Expertise
End-to-End IT Asset Disposition
Comprehensive, certified services that protect your data, recover value, and prove your impact.
Secure Data Destruction
Certified, internally developed erasure with HOBI Shield or physical destruction and a certificate for each asset.
Data Center Decommissioning
Full-scale, chain-of-custody decommissioning for modern data-center hardware.
Reverse Logistics
Multi-site pickup and processing through Chicago, Dallas, and Phoenix minimizes cost and risk.
Value Recovery & Remarketing
Refurbish and resell retired assets to return maximum value to your business.
ESG Reporting
Audit-ready environmental, social, and governance reporting for your disclosures.
WHY ENTERPRISES TRUST HOBI
Proof, not promises
No two programs are alike. HOBI delivers results and documents every step.
$400,000 Returned
Data center decommissioned at a single campus with full chain-of-custody and zero data incidents.
LEADING TEXAS UNIVERSITY
47 Countries Serviced
Reverse logistics managed, and ITAD services provided for a single client’s 210 locations.
INTERNATIONAL PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY
5,000,000+ Mobile Devices
Every device erased, repaired, refurbished, remarketed, or recycled.
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CARRIER
Certificate of Destruction
Issued for every asset — your audit-ready evidence of secure data disposal.
Documented Chain of Custody
Tracked from pickup to final disposition across all three facilities.
Audit-ready reporting
Settlement, environmental, and ESG reporting your auditors and stakeholders can rely on.
FREE INTERACTIVE TOOL
Quantify the CO₂ you avoid with ITAD
The HOBI Carbon Impact Calculator shows the kilograms of CO₂ emissions you avoid by recycling and refurbishing IT equipment instead of manufacturing new devices. Ready-made proof for your ESG and procurement teams.
The calculator displays the total kilograms of CO₂ emissions avoided by recycling or refurbishing your IT equipment instead of manufacturing new devices. This represents the carbon footprint of raw material extraction, manufacturing, and transportation that would otherwise be required.
vITAD · Value-added ITAD
Turn asset disposition into ESG advantage
Go beyond end-of-life management. HOBI’s value-added ITAD strengthens your circular-economy and ESG profile, building trust through transparency and audit-ready reporting.
Download our strategic blueprint, Integrating ESG Excellence in ITAD, for a practical framework leaders can act on.
From Our Blog
Insights on secure, sustainable ITAD
The 18-36-Month-Refresh: How AI Is Rewriting Data Center Hardware Lifecycles
AI server refresh has compressed from a 5-7 year horizon to 18-36 months as GPU generations turn over, creating massive strain on power, cooling, and hardware decommissioning. This blog post breaks down how AI is rewriting data center hardware lifecycles, and how this is affecting disposition volume, planning, and budgets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does HOBI provide?
HOBI offers full-spectrum IT asset disposition and mobile lifecycle services including secure data erasure, refurbishment and resale, reverse logistics, electronics recycling, and ESG reporting.
How does HOBI protect my data when disposing of electronics?
We use internally developed, certified data erasure tools and chain-of-custody tracking to ensure no recoverable information remains on retired devices.
Which locations does HOBI operate in?
HOBI maintains facilities in Batavia, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona, allowing us to serve clients across North America and worldwide.
What certifications and standards does HOBI hold?
HOBI is a WBE company certified under R2v3, ISO 14001, RIOS, and NAID AAA, ensuring compliance with environmental, security, and recycling best practices.
How can I engage HOBI for ITAD or mobile services?
You can request a pickup, submit an RFP, or contact our sales team via the website. We’ll tailor a solution to your IT asset disposition and mobile needs.
How does HOBI prove my data is destroyed?
We use internally developed, certified erasure tools plus physical destruction with chain-of-custody tracking, and provide a certificate of data destruction for every asset.
Can HOBI handle multi-site and high-volume decommissioning?
Yes — our Chicago, Dallas, and Phoenix facilities support multi-site pickup, reverse logistics, and large-scale data-center decommissioning, including modern sealed and liquid-cooled hardware.