Kelly Sampson

About The Author: Kelly Sampson

Kelly Sampson is a writer, blogger, and environmental enthusiast. She has strong opinions about climate change, the dogs vs. cats debate, and Oxford commas. She has lent Hummingbird International her engaging and spirited voice and turned our blog into a great place to find valuable information about e-waste, e-waste recycling, and the ITAD industry. Explore our blog to read more of her work.

Banks and Financial Institutions Can Protect Data
How Banks and Financial Institutions Can Protect Data During Hardware Retirement

November 9, 2026 | Industry Solutions

Contents Key TakeawaysWhy Hardware Retirement has to be Secure?Which Financial Institution Assets Require Special Attention?How to Protect Data and Retire...

itad partner law firm
IT Asset Disposal Partner Selection for Your Law Firm: Ethics, Compliance, & Agreement

November 3, 2026 | ITAD

For law firms, IT asset disposal isn’t an option; it is a compliance obligation. Outdated equipment like laptops, hard drives,...

Retire Your Business Laptop
How to Retire Your Business Laptop Fleet End to End: A Refresh & Disposal Checklist

October 27, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Refreshing a business laptop fleet can be a long process, especially when you’re retiring hundreds of devices at once. Businesses...

Data Center Decommissioning
Data Center Decommissioning Risk Assessment: 12 Things IT Teams Should Verify Before Removing Equipment

October 20, 2026 | Data Destruction Security

A data center decommissioning risk assessment identifies potential IT, security, asset, safety, and logistical risks before equipment is disconnected or...

Secure Laptop Disposal
How MSPs Can Offer Secure Laptop Disposal to Clients Without Building an ITAD Operation

October 14, 2026 | ITAD

When a client replaces 50 laptops, the MSP’s job doesn’t necessarily end when the new devices are delivered. Still needs...

E-Waste Recycling Metrics
How to Evaluate an Enterprise E-Waste Recycling Program: 10 Essential Metrics for IT Teams

October 6, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

An organization can recycle thousands of pounds of electronics and still have limited insight into whether its program is actually...

data security
The Chain-of-Custody During Data Center Decommissioning: Where Data Security Can Break Down

October 1, 2026 | Data Destruction Security

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat is Chain of Custody and Data Center DecommissioningWhat Documentation is Required for Chain-of-CustodyWhere Data Security Can Break...

A Complete Guide to Data Center Decommissioning

September 30, 2026 | Data Destruction Security

Contents Key TakeawaysWhat is Data Center DecommissioningData Center Asset Disposition Decision MatrixHow to Plan a Data Center Decommissioning ProjectReady to...

A Complete Guide on Business Laptop E-Waste Recycling : Full-Office Cleanout, Plan & Disposal (with downloadables)

September 24, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Your laptop e-waste cleanout has to cover inventory, data protection, collection, reuse or recycling decisions, compliant processing and documentation. It’s...

What Are Used Business Laptops Worth? A Guide to Resale Value

September 21, 2026 | ITAD

Used business laptops typically retain 20–40% of their original purchase price when in good condition. According to Global Market Insights...

School E-Waste Recycling
How Schools Can Responsibly Recycle E-Waste: A Complete Guide

July 23, 2026 | E-Waste Recycling

Technology has become an essential part of modern education. From classroom laptops and tablets to interactive displays and computer labs,...

ESG Goals in IT Asset Disposal
What ESG Goals Mean for IT Asset Disposal Teams

June 18, 2026 | ITAD

As companies strengthen their ESG commitments, every stage of the technology lifecycle is coming under greater scrutiny, including what happens...