E-Scrap News
Reworld reports increased e-scrap volumes
The New Jersey-based company separated and processed 6,000 tons of metals from discarded electronics at its Philadelphia EcoWorld facility.
Data center boom sets up ITAD growth
Rapid growth in data center construction is setting up future ITAD needs.
Blancco names new SVP of product strategy
At the same time the data erasure landscape is undergoing a major shift.
Emerging technology holds the key to rare earth recovery
Toyoshima has developed a process that recovers critical materials at high purity in an efficient way.
Report finds increase in cell phone trade-ins
Data from Assurant shows that the increases in cost for new phones are being offset by more consumers opting for...
WM adds batteries to recycling watch list
Putting batteries on its “Recycle Right” list could help WM mitigate fires they cause at collection facilities, according to company...
Study cuts projected AI server e-waste by 90%
New research provides a more grounded view to recent estimates of upcoming AI-related scrap.
Colorado and California bills take aim at battery recycling gaps
Colorado's EV battery EPR law and California's SB 501 together represent a push to bring the full battery supply chain...
AI and the changing economics of retired hardware
The technology offers challenges and opportunities for the ITAD space.
Seed funding bolsters build of new copper facility
A funding injection will help Red Metals Inc. get its streamlined refining and manufacturing operation open in South Carolina.
ITAD is moving past its adolescent phase: beyond end-of-life
Some leading providers are starting to treat AI-era hardware, lifecycle data and sustainable IT strategy as part of a single,...
Consumers’ expectations climb along with use of tech: Report
A new report on consumer technology found it’s become integral to users’ lives, but the ways companies refine the ownership...
Battery fires still a major risk to recyclers: report
The June fire report from Ryan Fogelman shows there were 40 incidents in May at facilities in the United States...
NY sends repairability labeling bill to governor
New York would become the first state in the US with an electronic device repairability labeling requirement law.