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IT Asset Disposition
IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) Services: Secure, Sustainable, Since 1992.
Certified, end-to-end ITAD for enterprises: NIST-compliant data destruction with HOBI Shield®, maximum value recovery, and audit-ready ESG reporting across our Batavia, Dallas, and Phoenix facilities.
- 30+ years in ITAD
- HOBI Shield® NIST-compliant erasure
- R2v3, NAID AAA, ISO 14001, RIOS, WBE
Certified & Compliant
Why the vendor choice matters
IT asset disposition is a strategic decision, not a transaction
IT asset disposition covers far more than recycling. Retiring hardware means getting data security, environmental responsibility, regulatory compliance, and value recovery right at the same time. HOBI International, Inc. has managed that complexity since 1992, giving IT and asset managers a certified partner that turns end-of-life hardware into protected data, recovered value, and documented ESG impact.
What ITAD covers
Four disciplines, one accountable partner
HOBI’s ITAD program is built around the four things every retirement decision has to get right.
Data Security
NIST-compliant HOBI Shield® erasure and physical destruction ensure no recoverable data leaves your possession.
Value Recovery
Refurbishment, resale, and materials recovery return maximum residual value and offset refresh costs.
Environmental & ESG
R2v3, ISO 14001, and RIOS-responsible recycling, with ESG data that feeds your disclosures.
Compliance & Documentation
Documented chain-of-custody, serialized certificates, and audit trails protect your compliance posture.
Data security: HOBI Shield®
No recoverable data leaves your possession
For organizations retiring technology, protecting sensitive information comes first. A single mishandled device can mean financial loss, legal exposure, and reputational damage. HOBI’s process is engineered to eliminate that risk.
- HOBI Shield®, internally developed and built to NIST standards
- Software sanitization or complete physical destruction
- Serialized certificate of destruction per asset
- Documented chain-of-custody and audit trails
Value recovery & the circular economy
End of life doesn't mean end of value
HOBI maximizes the residual value of retired IT assets through refurbishment, resale, and materials recovery. That returns capital to your business, lowers total cost of ownership, and extends each asset’s life in the circular economy.
- Refurbishment and active remarketing
- Materials recovery on non-resalable equipment
- Transparent settlement reporting on recovered value
- Recovered value offsets refresh costs and reduces e-waste
What we handle
Every asset type, one program
From a single fleet refresh to a full data center decommission.
Since 1992
30+ years in ITAD
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U.S. processing facilities
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Certifications: R2v3, NAID AAA, ISO 14001, RIOS, WBE
HOBI Shield®
Proprietary NIST-compliant erasure
Proof
Every job documented and evidenced
The documentation behind every ITAD engagement, with no client names or logos.
Serialized certificate of destruction
Audit-ready proof of secure data disposal, issued per asset.
Documented chain-of-custody
Tracked from pickup to final disposition across three facilities.
Value & ESG reporting
Settlement, reuse, and emissions-avoided data for your disclosures.
Questions
ITAD frequently asked questions
What services are included under HOBI's ITAD offering?
Certified data destruction, asset refurbishment and resale, reverse logistics, data center decommissioning, compliance documentation, and ESG reporting. Coverage runs from desktops and servers to mobile and networking gear.
How does HOBI protect my organization's data?
Secure, NIST-compliant erasure with our internally developed HOBI Shield® platform and, when necessary, physical destruction. Chain-of-custody records and audit trails protect your compliance posture.
How much value can be recovered with ITAD vs. simple disposal?
Refurbishing and remarketing devices recovers far more residual value than recycling alone, which helps offset refresh costs and lower total cost of ownership.
What certifications and standards does HOBI adhere to?
R2v3 (responsible recycling), NAID AAA (data destruction), ISO 14001 (environmental management), RIOS, and WBE (Women’s Business Enterprise). Your assets are handled securely, transparently, and responsibly.
How does HOBI support sustainability and ESG goals?
We generate ESG data, including reuse rates, emissions avoided, and recycling volumes, that feeds your sustainability reporting and helps you demonstrate accountability and reduce e-waste.
Is HOBI's ITAD service a fit for small companies with remote employees?
Yes. HOBI works with small companies as well as large enterprises. The remote employee program provides boxes, labels and courier service for each employee, collects laptops along with monitors, docking stations and other accessories, and includes guaranteed data-erasure reporting on every returned device. See vITAD for details.
Does HOBI provide secure IT asset disposal in Dallas?
Yes. HOBI operates a company-owned processing facility in Dallas, Texas, in addition to its Batavia, Illinois headquarters and its Phoenix, Arizona facility. Dallas-area organizations get the same certified data destruction, chain-of-custody documentation and reporting as every HOBI client. Request a pickup quote.
Ready to put a certified ITAD program to work?
Secure data destruction, maximum value recovery, and audit-ready reporting from a partner trusted since 1992.