Below is a recap of this week’s blog posts, including x-ray technology that helps identify batteries during disposition, essential ITAD services to look for in a provider, California’s changing battery-bearing device regulations, making a disposition plan for IT assets over the holidays, and additional posts from last week: protecting IT assets this winter, and value-added ITAD services that elevate data security.
X-ray Technology Helps Identify Batteries During Disposition
The ITAD process includes battery removal, which isn’t always an easy task. Electronics are made with lithium-ion batteries, which can cause chemical fires if damaged, making battery removal critical to prevent damage during disposition. However, some are more difficult to detect and can enter the disposition stream unnoticed, increasing the risk of damage and a potential battery fire. According to emerging equipment supplier Battery Detection Solutions, the solution may be X-ray technology.
Essential ITAD Services to Look For in a Provider
IT asset disposition is crucial to reducing global e-waste generation and partnering with an ITAD provider ensures that retired IT assets are responsibly disposed of and mitigates any environmental liabilities. ITAD encompasses a range of end-of-use services that cover every aspect of the disposition process and ensure data stays safe from one stage to the next. Finding an ITAD partner can feel overwhelming, with so much to consider. For instance, are they capable of keeping your data safe? What are their data security protocols? Do they offer reverse logistics services? Are they up to date with the latest industry compliance standards? We’ve provided a list of several core service offerings to look for when searching for an ITAD provider to help ease the process.
California Changes Battery-Bearing Device Regulations
Many states are implementing battery recycling legislation, and California is preparing to change its battery-bearing device regulations. Nearly 100 percent of consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, tablets, and EVs, rely on lithium-ion batteries for power. As technology becomes more prevalent and continues to evolve rapidly, the e-waste crisis and the dangers LIBs present will continue to grow. As a result, many states in the US are implementing legislation that deals with battery-bearing devices and how they are disposed of, and California is gearing up to make changes that will enable manufacturers to be reimbursed for responsible battery disposition.
Make a Disposition Plan for IT Assets Over the Holidays
‘Tis the season to declutter. IT assets are typically upgraded and accumulate throughout the year, leading to cluttered storage space and an excess of phones, laptops, tablets, etc. The end of the year is the perfect time to make a disposition plan for retired IT assets to ensure they are properly disposed of, and partnering with an ITAD provider is the first step. IT asset disposition enterprises offer services for end-of-use IT assets that cover data security, mobile asset management, and reverse logistics. Responsible asset disposition will help mitigate environmental pollution and help clients achieve ESG goals.
Protect Electronics This Winter with IT Asset Management
IT asset management isn’t just for disposition. ITAM tracks, maintains, and stores IT assets, including ensuring they are protected against severe weather. As the weather gets a little colder, ensuring IT assets are adequately stored is essential to prevent them from freezing. While overheating can cause battery fires, freezing temperatures can also severely damage electronics and cause them to malfunction. Below are some tips for protecting your IT assets during colder seasons.
Value-Added ITAD Services Elevate Data Security
The need for more stringent data security measures is growing as the world becomes increasingly digital. Mobile devices are part of daily life; many stores are going cashless, and data is now primarily stored digitally via data centers. Technology is now something we depend upon, but all electronic devices store significant amounts of personal data, and data security is more critical than ever. Over half of the world’s population owns a smartphone, but other devices such as earbuds, smartwatches, tablets, and even kitchen smart appliances like microwaves and refrigerators all store personal data that users do not consider. Data remains on devices until properly wiped, which means irresponsible electronics disposition can lead to hackers accessing personal information. Proper disposal of IT assets is the key to protecting private information, and partnering with an ITAD provider for value-added ITAD services will help boost data security.