Technology is produced at staggering rates, with approximately 9 billion electronics manufactured annually worldwide. A lack of education and disposal resources has resulted in a global e-waste crisis, making ITAD enterprises highly demanded. IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI provide services as solutions to e-waste. Services such as repair and remarketing, safe battery removal, and electronics recycling enable safe, environmentally sound e-waste disposal and contribute to a circular economy.
E-waste is Detrimental to the Environment & Human Health
E-waste makes up 70 percent of overall toxic waste generated annually, and only a small percentage is disposed of properly. An estimated 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are disposed of annually. Despite certain states prohibiting landfills from accepting it, some are still sent to landfills, which can harm the environment and human health. Electronics in landfills for long periods can leak toxic chemicals that soak into the soil and pollute the groundwater without the proper lining. Eventually, this contaminates surrounding water supplies and can cause severe health issues over time for surrounding residents who unknowingly consume it.
E-waste Solutions with ITAD Providers
IT asset disposition enterprises collect old, retired or damaged IT assets and ensure they are disposed of properly. As a one-stop shop for all end-of-use needs, ITAD services encompass everything from data security to reverse logistics and relocation and prioritize maximizing asset value.
Repair and Reuse – Not every device is at the end of its use upon retirement. Some ITAD providers offer repair and remarketing opportunities to maximize the value of retired assets and help provide IT equipment to those without access. Remarketing IT assets also prevents them from being sent to landfills and helps protect the environment by keeping used assets in circulation, closing the loop on the circular economy.
Safe Battery Removal – IT asset disposition facilities like HOBI are trained in battery removal and dispose of lithium-ion batteries in a secure, environmentally friendly manner. HOBI implements safety measures and maintains legislative compliance at every step of the disposition process. Using an ITAD provider for asset disposition helps prevent landfill fires by ensuring battery-containing devices are safely transported and disposed of.
E-Recycling – As the safest method of e-waste disposal, recycling should be a priority for responsible IT asset management, and partnering with an ITAD provider that offers the above solutions will save money and time, and protect data. HOBI prioritizes the mitigation of potential environmental liability and maximizing economic return. It supports a circular economy by prolonging the lifespan of retired assets and keeping them out of the waste stream. As leaders in sustainable e-waste solutions, HOBI focuses on choosing the best course of action for our clients and the environment.
For more information about our ITAD services, call 817-814-2620 or contact HOBI at sales@hobi.com.