ISRI and South Carolina Launch Battery Safety Campaign

ISRI and the state of South Carolina have partnered to launch a safe battery recycling public education campaign, Take Charge: Be Battery Smart. In a joint effort between ISRI and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and support from several other organizations, the campaign is designed to increase the public’s understanding…

Improper IT Asset Disposition Can Harm The Environment and Lead to Chemical Fires

This year’s annual E-Waste Day took place over the weekend, a global initiative to recycle electronic household waste no longer in use, such as e-scooters, e-bikes, laptops, old smartphones, tablets, smoke detectors, and loose cables,, but responsible IT asset disposition doesn’t have to be restricted to a single day. ITAD facilities such as HOBI collect…

HOBI Weekly Blog Recap (10/9-10/12)

Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including how ITAD market prices may have bottomed out, five common computer problems and potential solutions, benefiting from value-added ITAD services, and some fundamentals on shipping and handling lithium-ion batteries.  ITAD Market Prices May Have Bottomed Out  ITAD industry leaders have voiced concerns regarding client layoffs…

Handling Hazardous Materials: Shipping & Packaging Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are hazardous, which means shipping and handling them is risky. These batteries, which can power both large and small elements, are known to pose fire risks. As a result, rules and regulations exist regarding their initial and return shipping. This includes transporting, recycling, and disposal of end-of-life batteries and devices that operate by…