Providing premier ITAD solutions since 1992

From an Illinois garage to a global ITAD leader: a woman-owned, certified partner helping organizations manage retired technology securely and sustainably for more than three decades.

Certified & Compliant

Our story

Pioneers in secure, sustainable ITAD

HOBI International, Inc. was founded in 1992 by siblings Cathy Hill and Craig Boswell to fill a niche for secure, environmentally responsible electronics processing. What started in an Illinois garage became a pioneer in IT asset disposition and is now a leader in IT, mobile, and data center asset management, trusted by enterprises including many Fortune 500 companies.

Milestones

Three decades of growth

1992

Founded in an Illinois garage in February by siblings Cathy Hill and Craig Boswell; incorporated in Illinois that September.

1994

Opened a second facility in Dallas, Texas, to serve national contracts.

2012

Expanded to Phoenix, Arizona, adding western capacity and reach.

Today

A global ITAD leader with more than 30 years of experience, pioneering value-added ITAD (vITAD) and serving clients worldwide.

Since 1992

30+ years in ITAD

U.S. processing facilities

Certifications: R2v3, NAID AAA, ISO 14001, RIOS, WBE

Woman-owned

WBE-certified

What drives us

Mission & values

Our Mission

Serve clients with honesty and integrity, protect the environment through proper disposition of surplus electronics, and maintain a safe, enjoyable workplace.

Green Commitment

A comprehensive Environmental Management System focused on continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Innovation

Pioneering how equipment is processed, including vITAD, our value-added IT asset disposition platform.

Founded by siblings

Cathy Hill & Craig Boswell

Siblings Cathy Hill and Craig Boswell founded HOBI to pioneer secure, environmentally responsible scrap processing. Through early industry challenges and the disruptions of the pandemic, their commitment to innovation and quality built HOBI into a trusted, woman-owned ITAD leader. Today Cathy leads the company as CEO and Craig as President.

Global footprint

Serving clients worldwide

Three U.S. facilities in Arizona, Illinois, and Texas, extended through an international partner network.

North America

Europe

South America

Asia

Oceania

Recognized in the industry

Featured in Recycling Today

Read how HOBI has kept its focus on clients for more than 30 years, growing from a niche processor into a global ITAD leader.

Questions

About HOBI: frequently asked questions

What is HOBI International, Inc.?

A leading provider of IT asset disposition (ITAD) and electronics recycling with more than 30 years of experience. Founded in 1992, HOBI helps organizations securely manage, redeploy, and recycle retired technology while maximizing value recovery and meeting strict environmental and data-security standards.

What services does HOBI offer?

A complete range of IT lifecycle solutions: enterprise ITAD, secure data destruction, secure mobile device disposition, reverse logistics, refurbishment and resale, battery recycling, and ESG impact reporting, all backed by certified processes (R2v3, NAID AAA, ISO 14001, and RIOS).

Why is HOBI a leader in the ITAD industry?

Decades of expertise, advanced processing facilities, and a commitment to innovation make HOBI a trusted partner to Fortune 500 companies, OEMs, data centers, and government agencies, combining security, sustainability, and financial return from start to finish.

Where is HOBI located?

HOBI is headquartered in Batavia, Illinois, with secure processing facilities in Batavia; Dallas, Texas; and Phoenix, Arizona, plus an international partner network for global clients.

What certifications does HOBI hold?

Each HOBI facility is certified to R2v3, RIOS, and ISO 14001. HOBI also holds NAID AAA certification for secure data destruction and is a certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE).

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