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IT Asset Management

Microsoft to Extend Windows 10 Support

Microsoft agreed to extend Windows 10 support after a petition by the Public Interest Research Group began to circulate.

Katelyn Harrison December 13, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Winter Recycling Tips

Winter is here, meaning leaving anything outside can result in damaged materials, even recycled ones. We’ve provided some winter recycling tips below for all types of waste as the weather gets colder.

Katelyn Harrison December 11, 2023

IT Asset Management

Practice Proper IT Asset Management During IATAM Awareness Month

This month is IATAM awareness month in honor of the annual event that brings industry professionals together to connect and discuss changes in the ITAD landscape, as well as the importance of IT asset management.

Katelyn Harrison December 7, 2023

ITAD

What to Look for in a vITAD Provider

Value-added IT asset disposition provides solutions to navigate new hurdles in the industry presented by recent changes via additional services HOBI refers to as vITAD.

Katelyn Harrison December 6, 2023

Electronics Recycling

NYC Cuts Curbside E-Scrap Pick-up Service

After several large-scale budget cuts, Staten Island residents will no longer have the option to have curbside e-scrap picked up, according to local news reports.

Katelyn Harrison December 5, 2023

IT Asset Disposition

Partner with an ITAD Provider for End of Year IT Asset Disposition

Partnering with an ITAD provider relieves enterprises of the burden of disposing of old IT hardware and ensures that it is properly disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Katelyn Harrison December 4, 2023

DC launches a battery recycling program-HOBI

Electronics Recycling

D.C. Launches A Battery Recycling Program for Drop-Offs

On November 1, 2023, Washington, D.C. became the first U.S. city to launch a battery recycling program funded by battery manufacturers.

Mahlet Dozier November 30, 2023

Data Security

Protect Enterprise Data with Proper IT Asset Disposition

Digital storage is the primary method of storage, which means it is also a target for digital data theft. As technology and digital storage evolve, so do hackers, and it’s becoming increasingly critical to consider data security when developing a disposition plan for retired IT assets.

Katelyn Harrison November 29, 2023

Electronics Recycling

Choose Recycling Over Other Disposition Methods

Technology is such an integral part of daily life that upgrades are now a necessity, leaving hundreds of thousands of retired electronic devices for disposal. The problem is not many know exactly what to do with unwanted IT assets.

Katelyn Harrison November 28, 2023

IT Asset Disposition

Michigan Passes Clean Energy Bill that Includes Incineration

Last week, several clean energy bills passed the Michigan legislature with the aim to move the state to 100 percent clean energy by 2040, but some are concerned about a specific inclusion.

Katelyn Harrison November 27, 2023

A sustainable and a happy Thanksgiving-HOBI

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Have a Happy and Sustainable Thanksgiving

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, HOBI would like to wish you and your loved ones a very happy and blessed holiday. We also would like to remind and encourage everyone to keep it eco-friendly and to safeguard the environment this holiday season.

Mahlet Dozier November 22, 2023

IT Asset Management

EPA to Create Universal Waste Category for Lithium-Ion

The EPA is now looking to create a category of universal waste specifically for lithium-ion batteries at the request of the electric power industry. LIBs are in most of our electronics, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and desktops, and are known for their explosive nature when damaged.

Katelyn Harrison November 21, 2023

Value-Added ITAD service

Donation Programs Extend the Lifecycle of IT Assets

IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI ensure IT assets are properly disposed of, and some offer donation programs to help extend the lifecycle of devices.

Katelyn Harrison November 20, 2023

ITAD

Best Practices for Safety in the E-waste Industry

According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related injuries in the recycling industry were high in 2022. It’s not surprising, considering workers encounter hazards in electronic waste recycling that cause serious injuries, hearing loss, and expose workers to harmful dust and toxic compounds.

Mahlet Dozier November 16, 2023