Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including the fire safety briefing held by ISRI and SWANA, bridging the digital divide via device remarketing, security and compliance in data center services and ESG for ITAD. ISRI & SWANA Hold Fire Safety Briefing Battery fires have plagued the ITAD industry for years, namely Lithium-Ion…
Battery fires have plagued the ITAD industry for years, namely Lithium-Ion batteries. Device processing can be rigorous, and when LIBs are damaged, they can potentially cause chemical fires. The need for battery safety is increasing. Last week ISRI and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) hosted a briefing with the U.S. Senate Environment…
Fire reports were first received at Moody Fire Department in Alabama on Black Friday in November 2022, beginning a months-long battle against an underground landfill fire. Originating at the Environmental Landfill Inc, a “green waste” landfill, the fire has been smoldering for over three months but seems to be finally running out of life. The…
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including governance in ESG criteria, how a lithium-ion battery sparked a garbage truck fire, maximizing IT asset value with an ITAD provider and off-lease device processing. Governance in ESG Criteria As a new industry standard in the business world, ESG reporting encompasses a range of policies…
Battery fires have become a common occurrence over the years and are becoming more frequent. Due to its rechargeable nature, lithium is a popular metal used in the majority of electronics today. However, as convenient as lithium is, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are hazardous when damaged. A recent fire has trash pickup service, Rumpke, asking Ohio…
Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts including equipment management in the ITAD industry, a new chip recovery service introduced by Lyon Group, the evolution of IT asset disposition known as vITAD and the unknown battery danger in vapes. Equipment Management in the ITAD Industry IT hardware is a crucial part of any…