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Battery Disposal Ban Expands to New Hampshire

Battery disposal has been a topic of discussion in the waste industry for years as an obstacle many companies face in IT asset disposition. Lithium-ion batteries especially pose issues for e-waste disposal and have been the source of many warehouse and house fires. Many states have enacted battery disposal laws to ensure they are disposed of properly, and New Hampshire recently passed their own. 

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ITAD in 2025: What to Look For in a Provider 

Many changes are underway in the ITAD industry, and finding an ITAD provider who can navigate the new challenges is crucial. The most notable changes are the new Basel Amendments and technological advancements that have resulted in more stringent data security protocols. As the industry continues to evolve, here are a few things to remember when searching for an ITAD provider in the new year. 

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Mobile Asset Management

Oregon Enacts New Right-to-Repair Law

The Right-to-Repair movement continues to sweep across the nation, with Oregon being the latest state to enact repair legislation. The movement began in 2012 when Massachusetts passed the “Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act,” which mandated that car manufacturers provide independent repair shops the same access to diagnostic tools and repair information as their dealership. This was the first successful implementation of a right-to-repair law in the United States, and several others have since adopted it. 

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Data Security

New Year, New Data Security Measures with ITAD

One thing to consider is data security after asset retirement. ITAD enterprises like HOBI offer data security services, including data erasure for retired IT assets, ensuring that data is safe even after assets are no longer in use. 

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ITAD in 2025: Navigating Growth, Regulations, and Innovation

Last year, increasing electronic waste drove tremendous industry growth as companies searched for environmentally sound e-waste disposition. ESG became a new requirement that many companies adopted to help achieve sustainability initiatives. In addition to industry growth and environmental awareness, organizations prioritized secure data destruction to comply with stringent regulations.

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ITAD Solutions: Drive Sustainability & ESG Goals in 2025

Environmental awareness is becoming increasingly important as technological advancements like AI become more prevalent, and developing an ITAD plan will help companies reduce their carbon impact, achieve ESG goals, and maximize ROI. IT asset disposition is often an afterthought, usually ignored until old assets become an issue. However, establishing a disposition plan with an ITAD provider will ease the burden of e-waste disposal and save budget funds by eliminating the need to find multiple vendors. 

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IT Asset Management

Prioritize IT Asset Management in the New Year with ITAD

IT asset disposition (ITAD) professionals offer a range of end-of-use services for retired IT assets, including asset management with redeployment, reverse logistics, data security, and electronics recycling. As a one-stop solution for all end-of-use needs, an ITAD partner will ease the burden of disposition and ensure clients get the most out of their assets even after retirement. 

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Device Reuse Will Help Reduce the Influx of AI E-Scrap  

ITAD providers offer services like repair and refurbishment designed to maximize the value of retired IT assets via remarketing used devices. As a crucial part of a circular economy, device reuse helps close the loop and helps eliminate waste. 

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