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Pillar Guide

Hard Drive Disposal Guide (NIST 800-88 Explained)

Guide to
Monetizing
Retired IT Assets

ITAD Compliance
Library (HIPAA, SOX,
R2v3)

Laptop Recycling
Guide for
Enterprise

E-Waste Recycling

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E-waste recycling: 6 ways it is economically beneficial

Recycling e-waste helps the environment. It also supports the economy in ways most people don’t see, like job growth, material...

Large pile of discarded laptop computers for scrap
How to Categorize and Recycle the Common Types Of Electronic Waste

E-waste is fast growing problem and with an increasing use of technology, it is not easy to manage. More electronics...

Man with a box of electronic waste awaiting recycling.
How to change into value through circular loops of recycling

For years, manufacturing has followed a predictable cycle: make something, use it, toss it, move on. It worked for a...

Compliance Regulations

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Hummingbird International, LLC. Is Now R2v3 Certified: A Sustainability Milestone

E-waste is growing faster than ever, and the way we manage retired electronics has a direct impact on our planet....

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How New Jersey’s E-Cycle Program Makes Reuse a Smarter Choice

We wake up to the sound of our alarm. Among the first things we do after waking up is check...

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Texas E-Waste Recycling Laws and Compliance: Navigating State Regulations

Electronics surround us in our daily lives. From smartphones to TVs, electronics are part of our daily living and Texas...

Data Destruction Security

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How R2v3 Ensures Secure Handling of Devices with Sensitive Data?

Is your data safe once you retire your laptop? Not sure? This is one of the most important things to...

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What Are Covered Electronic Devices (CEDs) and How Should You Recycle Them?

Updating your tech feels exciting. Getting a faster laptop or a sleek new tablet can give you a huge dopamine...

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Top 7 Myths About IT Asset Disposal – Debunked!

Retiring old tech is not as simple as tossing a laptop in a drawer or collecting outdated devices in a...

Industry Solutions

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A Complete Guide to Recycling E-Waste in the Construction Industry

What comes to mind when you hear these terms: concrete, steel, and wood? The construction industry, right? The construction industry...

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5 Children Nonprofits That Need Your Old Tech

Global electronic waste is a rising and multi-faceted problem, which grows complex by the minute. Statistics tell us that we...

Asset Recovery

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IT Assets
A Complete Guide to Monetizing Retired IT Assets

Why IT Asset Recovery Matters in 2026 Retired hardware represents one of the most overlooked budget offsets in IT. When...

Buyer Enablement

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Certified ITAD Partner
Learn how to find a certified ITAD partner

What is ITAD or IT Asset Disposition? ITAD is the secure and responsible handling of end-of-life technology, including data wiping,...

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E-waste recycling: 6 ways it is economically beneficial

February 10, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Recycling e-waste helps the environment. It also supports the economy in ways most people don’t see, like job growth, material...

Large pile of discarded laptop computers for scrap
How to Categorize and Recycle the Common Types Of Electronic Waste

February 10, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

E-waste is fast growing problem and with an increasing use of technology, it is not easy to manage. More electronics...

Man with a box of electronic waste awaiting recycling.
How to change into value through circular loops of recycling

February 10, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

For years, manufacturing has followed a predictable cycle: make something, use it, toss it, move on. It worked for a...

Blue bin filled with old computer parts for recycling.
How to be practical – Pros And Cons Of Recycling Computers

February 10, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Over time, old computers and laptops pile up at work. They end up in storage rooms, closets, and back offices....

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Laptop Recycling Guide 101: How to Dispose your Laptop Safely

March 21, 2024 | E-Waste Recycling

What Is Laptop Recycling? Laptop recycling is the process of collecting, dismantling, and reprocessing old or unwanted laptops so their...

E-Waste Legislation
E-waste Legislation: The State Of Electronic Recycling In 2025

August 27, 2015 | Compliance Regulations

Our world is drowning, but not in water, in discarded electronics. Chargers, laptops, TVs, smartwatches, and the list goes on....

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How New Jersey’s E-Cycle Program Makes Reuse a Smarter Choice

June 23, 2025 | Compliance Regulations

We wake up to the sound of our alarm. Among the first things we do after waking up is check...

E-Waste Management
Why Businesses need to Rethink E-Waste Management.

January 29, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

The solution for mitigating the risk is creating a ITAD workflow: inventory → secure pickup → certified data destruction →...

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Broken keyboards and other electronic devices.
E-waste recycling: 6 ways it is economically beneficial

February 10, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Recycling e-waste helps the environment. It also supports the economy in ways most people don’t see, like job growth, material...

Internal hard drive sitting on a pile of shredded metal
Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) Favors Hard Drive Recycling

November 4, 2013 | Compliance Regulations

Anyone involved in entrepreneurial activities must know about the Sarbanes and Oxley Act of 2002 in the USA. Named after...

Recycle Electronics Safely In Pennsylvania
Did you know that illegally disposing of e-waste in Pennsylvania can land you in jail?

January 6, 2014 | Compliance Regulations

If you live in Pennsylvania and plan to throw out old electronics, think again. Improper disposal of e-waste isn’t just...

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E-Waste Recycling vs Refusing: A Decision Framework for Businesses

July 9, 2014 | E-Waste Recycling

What Is Recycling? Recycling deals with equipment that has reached the end of its working life or no longer meets...

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The Circular Economy: How E-Waste Recycling Helps Close the Loop

June 2, 2023 | E-Waste Recycling

As a digital recycling company, we are at the forefront of what incessant consumerism is doing to the economy and...

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The Environmental Impact of Planned Obsolescence on E-Waste

January 1, 2025 | E-Waste Recycling

E-Waste is the most rapidly growing waste stream in the world. The Global E-Waste Monitor showed that a record 62...

Recycle Monitors
Responsible Recycling: How to Properly Dispose of LCD Monitors and E-Waste

August 11, 2023 | E-Waste Recycling

Have you been tired of staring at your old monitor sitting in the corner? It is of no use to...

Internal hard drive sitting on a pile of shredded metal
Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) Favors Hard Drive Recycling

November 4, 2013 | Compliance Regulations

Anyone involved in entrepreneurial activities must know about the Sarbanes and Oxley Act of 2002 in the USA. Named after...

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