CAN THIS BE RECYCLED? WHICH ITEMS QUALIFY FOR IT ASSET RECYCLING
Wondering what to do with your old IT assets in the new year, and if they hold any value? You may be surprised at how many of your electronic assets qualify for IT asset recycling.
Learn more about which items qualify for IT asset recycling vs. ITAD service and how an electronics recycler can help you recover value in your retired electronics.
Read MoreOUT WITH THE OLD: THE BENEFITS OF CORPORATE COMPUTER RECYCLING
Is your business upgrading your fleet of computers in the new year? Avoid the inevitable pile up of old computers and take charge of your retired IT assets by partnering with a certified electronics recycler who can help you get the process started.
From packaging and pickups, to who you can trust with secure data destruction, we have the latest on all things corporate computer recycling.
Read MoreLOCK AND KEY: HOW THE NIST 800-88 DATA DESTRUCTION STANDARD SAFEGUARDS YOUR DATA
Recent high-profile data breach cases have shown that data security and secure data destruction are often overlooked—but critical—aspects of IT asset disposition (ITAD). But what exactly is involved in secure data destruction, what standards are a certified electronics recycler held to, and how can you ensure that your data is absolutely secure in the IT asset disposition process?
Here, we provide a look at the rigorous requirements of the NIST 800-88 data destruction standard and why it is critical for your electronics recycler to possess this essential certification.
Read More2023 OUTLOOK: WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR ELECTRONICS RECYCLING IN THE NEW YEAR
Greater demand for electronics recycling and disposal in 2023
What is on the horizon for electronics recycling in 2023? What important new advancements are happening in ITAD and data destruction? Find out more about how you can plan now to get a jumpstart on e waste management for your business. Here are some electronics recycling trends for the new year:
From discarded TVs, mobile phones to cameras and kitchen appliances, electronic waste is the fastest growing waste stream on the planet. By 2030, e waste is expected to generate over 74 million metric tons of waste.
WHO DO I TRUST TO HANDLE MY E WASTE? LOOK FOR THESE ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS IN YOUR CORPORATE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING PARTNER
In a space crowded with electronics recyclers, it can be hard to pinpoint the right fit for your business’ needs. What key qualifications should you look for in your corporate electronics recycling partner? What steps are being taken to ensure the integrity of your data is not compromised?
Here’s a helpful guide to the top factors you should consider when selecting a corporate electronics recycling expert.
Read MoreDECLUTTER THE OFFICE: HOW AN R2 CERTIFIED RECYCLER CAN HELP MEET YOUR IT ASSET RECYCLING GOALS IN THE NEW YEAR
Thinking about decluttering and reorganizing your business in the new year? Need help prioritizing which IT assets to part with and how to do it securely and responsibly?
With the importance of secure data destruction, it’s best to utilize an R2 certified recycling partner when looking to part with your retired IT assets. Find out more about how IT asset disposition works and how asset recovery solutions can help you reclaim surprising value in the new year.
Read MoreJUNK TO JEWELRY: PRECIOUS METALS EXTRACTED FROM RECYCLED IT ASSETS TAKE NEW FORM
In the near future, your favorite ring or necklace might be formed from someone’s discarded mobile phone or gaming console.
In 2020, Pandora—one of the world’s largest jewelry manufacturers—announced that by 2025 all of its jewelry would be created from recycled gold and silver sourced, in part, from electronic waste. A growing number of small and large jewelers are turning to more sustainable alternatives to traditional mining practices, including using e waste as a source for precious metals. We’ll explore the impact this newer IT asset recycling trend could have for the environment and jewelry industry, and how electronic recycling companies are responding.
Read MoreMORE THAN JUST A PILE OF JUNK: THE SURPRISING HIDDEN VALUE OF E WASTE FROM JUNK REMOVAL
Did you know your old—even nonfunctioning—electronics could still have value?
With a massive and growing amount of electronics being tossed each year, environmental agencies and concerned citizens around the globe have been putting an increasing amount of pressure on waste management to dispose of e waste responsibly. Many junk removal operations, however, remain unaware of the hidden revenue stream e waste can offer. Before you throw small or large electronics into the trash pile, consider recycling the e waste from your junk removal operations.
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL E WASTE DAY PUTS RENEWED FOCUS ON E WASTE RECYCLING
Why does International E Waste Day matter, and what should you be doing for October 14th? In this article, we’ll review the importance of International E Waste Day, and preview what’s on tap for 2022.
Initially created in 2018 by WEEE Forum (an international association of e waste collectors), International E Waste Day is observed globally every October 14th. This day serves as an important reminder of the massive global impact of e waste, and the importance of methods such as e waste recycling to combat the growing amount of discarded electronics.