Each year, a new wave of electronics is released, and offices and schools worldwide retire IT assets in favor of upgraded models. This results in much IT equipment being left in storage closets, thrown away or left on curbs rather than proper disposal. IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI ensure IT assets are properly disposed of, and some offer donation programs to help extend the lifecycle of devices.
Responsible disposition of electronics is more important than ever as technology continues to evolve. Electronic waste can be detrimental to the environment if disposed of improperly due to the toxic chemicals in the metals that soak into the soil over time. This can eventually lead to water pollution and harm surrounding residents.
ITAD providers collect retired or unwanted IT assets such as laptops, tablets, phones, or desktops and ensure they are disposed of properly via electronics recycling. Recycling electronics prevents them from entering the waste stream and being sent to landfills. Some ITAD enterprises also provide alternative options like repair and reuse or donation programs that expand the lifecycle of devices.
Electronics donation programs are becoming more popular for companies seeking to get rid of retired IT assets. Not every retired device has reached the end of its useful life, and many companies are partnering with IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI to provide used electronics to those in need while also maximizing the value of their retired IT assets.
HOBI is an R2v3, RIOS, and ISO-14001 certified IT asset management and disposition facility with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We offer repair and refurbishment services and remarketing and asset redeployment opportunities. HOBI helps bridge the digital divide by partnering with companies to provide refurbished electronics to students. We also offer employee buyback options for clients, which allows companies to provide a benefit to their employees and provides employees an opportunity to purchase used IT equipment.
Donations programs also protect the environment by helping to reduce the demand for new electronics. By helping communities receive used electronics and contributing to the reduction of device manufacturing, companies can also achieve environmental and social ESG goals when they partner with HOBI to utilize our vITAD services.
For more information about our vITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.