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ITAD

Accomplish True Sustainability with an ITAD Service Provider 

In the race to sustainability, utilizing an ITAD provider for responsible IT asset management and disposition will enhance environmental credibility, maximize the value of retired assets, and help companies achieve true sustainability through environmentally sound e-waste disposal. Sustainability is all the rage, but true sustainability lies in the balance of economic development, social progress, and environmental protection. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 23, 2025
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Blog

Hired First, Still Here: Jason Radakovich’s 31-Year Run at HOBI

Jason didn’t just join the team—he was the team. HOBI’s first-ever hire has now spent 31 years growing alongside the company, evolving from employee number one to Vice President of Sales and ITAD Services. That’s three decades of handshakes, client calls, and tech transformations—and he’s still going strong.

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Michael Blankenship June 20, 2025
HOBI-Batteries
ITAD

Uptick in Battery Fires Spurs Advance of NY Stewardship Bill

Batteries have long been a significant obstacle in the waste industry, and the increasing popularity of mobile electronics has led to a rise in the annual number of battery fires. E-mobility gadgets, such as e-bikes and e-scooters, have also seen an increase in use, leading to a surge in battery fires occurring in residential buildings and homes. This has inspired New York legislators to introduce a battery extended producer responsibility (EPR) update bill to the governor, following Connecticut’s governor, who signed a broad battery EPR law last week. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 19, 2025
HOBI-ITAD services
ITAD

Choose a Single Vendor for End-of-Use ITAD Services

IT asset disposition is often put off due to the time and money it takes to research and acquire vendors. Responsible IT asset disposition includes data destruction, logistics for equipment pickup and transportation, and a certified electronics recycler. Many companies want to resell their retired IT hardware, which also requires time and budget for repair and refurbishment services, as well as guaranteed data erasure. Finding separate vendors is time-consuming and costly, but IT asset disposition ( ITAD) providers offer a range of end-of-use solutions for retired IT assets, all under one roof. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 18, 2025
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ITAD

Meet Net-Zero Goals by Supporting Circularity with ITAD

Circularity isn’t just an industry buzzword; it’s the future. As environmental awareness continues to grow, companies are setting net-zero goals and seeking sustainable solutions to achieve them. The first step is emissions reduction, a feat that can be accomplished by partnering with an ITAD provider for all end-of-use IT asset needs. ITAD providers reduce e-waste, improve circularity by supporting a circular economy, and help companies reach net-zero goals. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 17, 2025
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IT Asset Management

Texas Passes Right to Repair Legislation 

As an essential component of establishing a circular economy, device repair is a cornerstone of device reuse, making it a critical step in accomplishing e-waste reduction. The Right to Repair movement supports consumers’ right to repair their own devices, and is now a topic of legislation in all 50 U.S. states. The latest to pass repair legislation, Texas recently passed a right-to-repair bill that presents a distinct approach from others of its kind. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 16, 2025
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Blog

Juggling More Than Just Operations—Spotlight on Don Simms

This week, HOBI shines a light on ​​Don Simms, Vice President of Opera​​tions. As a Texas native, Don grew up in Fort Worth and now oversees operations at HOBI’s Dallas location. His various operational roles in engineering and project management equipped him with the necessary skills required to develop and oversee the processes and capacity of HOBI operations.

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Katelyn Harrison June 13, 2025
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Blog

Make This Father’s Day Eco-Friendly 

Father’s Day is the perfect time to prioritize the environment while we celebrate fathers and how much they are appreciated. Choosing an environmentally-friendly Father’s Day gift helps protect the ecosystem while celebrating dads worldwide on this special day. Below are some eco-friendly gift ideas to help keep this Father’s Day green. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 12, 2025
HOBI-Circularity
ITAD

Accomplishing Circularity in a Digital Age with ITAD 

Rapid technological advancements during the last decade have thrust the world into a digitally driven era that continues to evolve at an increasing rate. Although technology is beneficial in many ways, rapid technological deployment has also created a global e-waste crisis that can only be solved via circularity with an ITAD provider. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 11, 2025
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Data Security

Data Security Concerns Drive Unnecessary Device Disposal

One of the primary reasons for data loss is device theft. Mobile devices, such as phones and tablets, are becoming increasingly small and are also easier to swipe or misplace. In 2023, approximately 1.4 million mobile phones were reported stolen across the United States. As a bigger issue than ransomware or even stolen credentials, device theft happens every day and may be the new cause of unnecessary device disposal. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 10, 2025
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vITAD

Increase Asset Value & Transparency with vITAD Services 

A key factor in true e-waste reduction lies in proper IT asset management and disposition. ITAD providers partner with organizations for responsible IT asset disposition, and as the industry continues to evolve, so too do ITAD services. As pioneers of the value-added ITAD concept, HOBI offers additional vITAD services that maximize the value of retired IT assets and enhance communication and transparency. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 9, 2025
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ITAD

ITAD Solutions for Device Overheating & Damage 

Enterprise IT assets are integral to any business, but also incredibly fragile, especially in high temperatures. Improper storage can lead to damaged assets and increase repair costs. During the hotter months, electronics are at a greater risk of overheating and can pose safety issues, such as catastrophic facility fires, if not responsibly managed. ITAD providers offer end-of-use solutions for retired IT assets to help prevent them from improper storage and becoming safety hazards.

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Katelyn Harrison June 5, 2025
HOBI offers mobility managed services for mobile devices.
Mobility Manages Services

Closing the Circularity Loop with Mobile Reuse & ITAD

ITAD providers close the loop on a circular economy by collecting retired IT equipment and processing it for reuse and recycling. Circularity helps reduce global e-waste generation by keeping used assets out of the waste stream, and ITAD providers close the loop with end-of-use services that promote mobile reuse. 

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Katelyn Harrison June 4, 2025
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Data Center Services

Data Center Decommissioning Solutions with an ITAD Provider 

As the primary method of enterprise data storage, data centers are an essential component of any organization, but can be a hassle to retire. Due to their size, data centers are often not viewed as IT assets, at least not in the same capacity as other assets; however, they are classified as e-waste and can be detrimental to the environment when not disposed of properly. IT asset disposition (ITAD) providers collect data centers as well as other IT equipment for environmentally sound e-waste disposal, and ensure data is protected throughout the process.  

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Katelyn Harrison June 3, 2025

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