On November 1, 2023, Washington, D.C. became the first U.S. city to launch a battery recycling program funded by battery manufacturers. The program allows the public to drop off used batteries free of charge at locations throughout the city, where they’ll be gathered for processing. The program accepts rechargeable single-use batteries, whereas, in the past,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including how AI and VR tech is helping homebound elderly experience the world, how partnering with a vITAD provider can help businesses achieve governance ESG goals, maximizing the lifespan of electronics through proper IT asset management, and revering value from EV batteries. AI & VR Tech…