Mobile Asset Management

Right to Repair Legislation Reaches an All-Time High

The Right-to-Repair Movement has grown tremendously since its inception in 2012, becoming a nationwide movement supporting consumers’ right to repair their devices. Beginning in Massachusetts, more states adopt repair legislation every year. So far in 2025, many new policies concerning e-scrap and electronics, including the introduction of new right-to-repair legislation. Sixteen U.S. states have introduced repair legislation, reaching an all-time high for the right-to-repair movement.

Katelyn Harrison April 7, 2025

IT Asset Disposition

Value-Added Services that Improve IT Asset Disposition

Electronic waste disposition is becoming increasingly critical as the world becomes more digital. E-waste makes up 70 percent of the world’s toxic waste and continues to evolve into a global crisis. Responsible e-waste disposal is a key combatant to global e-waste reduction. ITAD providers offer value-added services such as ERP integration, reimaging and redeployment, and remote management that further improve IT asset disposition.

Katelyn Harrison April 3, 2025

Data Center Services

Simplify Data Center Decommissioning with an ITAD Provider

As technology has advanced, data centers have become the primary storage method for enterprise data, but digital storage means private data is vulnerable to digital theft. Data center decommissioning can be overwhelming, as data is vulnerable until it is completely erased. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer data center solutions, including data erasure and reverse logistics, ensuring your data stays in the same hands until it is properly wiped.

Katelyn Harrison April 2, 2025

ESG

Strengthen ESG Goals with Proper IT Asset Disposition

As sustainability grows, reporting has become a popular method of tracking environmental impact and carbon output. ESG reporting is a value-added service many companies utilize to manage sustainability practices, and partnering with an IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider will help strengthen ESG goals and help reduce companies’ carbon footprint.

Katelyn Harrison April 1, 2025

ITAD

ITAD: Safeguard the Environment with IT Asset Disposition

Office IT equipment such as phones, laptops, tablets, printers, and T.V. screens accumulate in storage closets or empty office space, leaving data vulnerable to theft and reuse, potentially going to waste. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer a host of end-of-use needs for retired IT assets, including asset management and data security. ITAD providers prioritize the best path for clients and the environment when disposing of hazardous material and focus on maximizing the value of retired IT assets.

Katelyn Harrison March 31, 2025

Data Erasure

Data Security: Prevent Data Breaches with Data Destruction

Information is vital to communication and business and helps company leadership make informed decisions and companies to grow. Information technology (IT) is prevalent daily and contains significant data. Data security is crucial, and in a digital world, it is becoming more challenging to achieve. Still, IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers offer a range of solutions for end-of-use needs for retired IT assets.

Katelyn Harrison March 27, 2025

Reverse Logistics

Customized Reverse Logistics Services with an ITAD Provider

Logistics is a key component of business operations, especially in electronics recycling. As an integral cog in the ITAD machine, reverse logistics services enable assets to be taken from one place to another so they may be reused or recycled. ITAD services encompass a range of end-of-use needs, including customized reverse logistics solutions beyond simple transport. Partnering with an ITAD provider will ensure your data is protected between locations. All assets are packaged safely and securely, and tailored logistics services are scale-specific.

Katelyn Harrison March 26, 2025

IT Asset Disposition

Prepare for Earth Day with Responsible IT Asset Disposition

With Earth Day fast approaching, now is the ideal moment to craft a meaningful sustainability strategy. Celebrating its 55th anniversary this year, Earth Day embraces the powerful theme: Our Power, Our Planet—a call to collective action.

Katelyn Harrison March 25, 2025

Electronics Recycling

Battery Fires Increased in E-Scrap Facilities in 2024

Battery recycling has presented many challenges in the waste management industry, specifically Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their explosive nature. LIBs power more than 70 percent of the world’s rechargeable devices, including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets, and electric vehicles. As technology evolves, battery fires have increased, specifically in e-scrap facilities, making responsible IT asset disposition crucial. Lithium-Ion Batteries Spark Chemical Fires Most batteries can be dangerous if improperly handled, but LIBs are especially dangerous. Highly

Katelyn Harrison March 24, 2025

ITAD

Discover Global ITAD Strategies with HOBI’s Craig Boswell

Join Craig Boswell, President of HOBI International, Inc., on the IATAM Wednesday Webinar for an exclusive preview of the upcoming full session on global ITAD challenges. Craig will explore changes in ITAD sustainability, evolving client expectations, and strategies for scaling ITAD operations internationally. Gain insights into ESG compliance, global resale trends, and how to navigate ITAD across multiple regions. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ahead of industry shifts.

Katelyn Harrison March 20, 2025

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