Boost SME Sustainability with ITAD Services

The world is becoming increasingly environmentally aware, leading many businesses to implement environmental goals and policies. Electronic waste makes up 70 percent of the world’s toxic waste, and irresponsible e-waste disposal is a leading contributor. ITAD facilities like HOBI provide end-of-life services, including data security and reverse logistics for outdated or unwanted IT assets, for small and medium enterprises (SME) seeking to achieve sustainability goals.

Under the EPA guidelines, hazardous waste is classified as “waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment.” Many are unaware that the metals electronics are manufactured with are toxic to the environment. Over time, electronics can leak chemicals that pollute the groundwater when they soak into the soil. This can eventually contaminate the surrounding water supply and cause serious illnesses if ingested by surrounding residents. Some businesses send their e-waste to incinerators to avoid pollution, but burning electronics will cause the same chemicals to pollute the air instead.  

A common obstacle in waste management is a lack of knowledge. Small and medium enterprises often do not believe they can make a difference in reducing the world’s e-waste. When IT assets like computers, phones, printers, desktops, and laptops are retired, they are often set aside and forgotten about or thrown out with municipal waste. This usually leads to e-waste being sent to landfills or incinerators. Another common obstacle is finances. Many believe e-waste disposal is too expensive to invest in, especially for smaller enterprises just getting off the ground. Still, ITAD providers like HOBI offer customizable, cost-effective IT asset management and disposition solutions for companies seeking responsible asset disposition. 

Finding a trustworthy ITAD vendor to handle your end-of-life disposition needs is critical for proper e-waste management. HOBI is a one-stop solution for all your ITAD needs. From data security to data center services, HOBI prioritizes client satisfaction throughout the disposition process. Additionally, HOBI offers value-added services to maximize asset value after retirement and increase ROI. We provide customizable reverse logistics solutions and onsite data erasure and refurbishment services for remarketing opportunities. 

HOBI is an IT asset management and disposition provider with more than 30 years of industry experience, helping small and medium enterprises leverage ITAD services for cost-effective and secure asset disposal. 

For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.