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About Jared Paben

Jared Paben Associate Editor Jared Paben has worked for Resource Recycling since December 2014. Most of his earlier career was spent as a reporter for the daily newspaper in Bellingham, Wash., but he also has experience working for the Oregon volunteerism commission and for Oregon nonprofits serving low-income populations. He can be contacted at [email protected].

Survey: ITAD leaders optimistic about improving markets

Published: August 9, 2023
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Over half of respondents reported plans for investments of more than $500,000, indicating an uptick in market optimism among electronics recyclers. | Polarpx/Shutterstock

Likely hesitant due to difficult markets in the first quarter, ITAD industry players were fairly conservative in their capital expenditures early this year. But company leaders foresee bigger spending ahead, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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TES to open hyperscale-focused plant in Virginia

Published: August 9, 2023
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Closeup of a server rack.

The upcoming Fredericksburg, Va. facility will likely replace TES’ current ITAD plant. | Basiczto/Shutterstock

TES is opening a facility in Virginia to decommission hyperscale data centers, part of the ITAD company’s strategy to benefit from the continuing transition of computing power from individual devices to the cloud.  Continue Reading

Research explores reasons for tough ITAD conditions

Published: August 2, 2023
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One of the survey’s most notable findings was that 70% of respondents reported that prices for used electronics have decreased “a lot” since the first quarter of 2022. | Sarawut Aiemsinsuk/Shutterstock

A number of market factors squeezed the ITAD industry earlier this year, including high costs of labor and lower secondary market prices, according to a first-of-its-kind survey.  Continue Reading

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Survey identifies reasons some companies trash assets

Published: August 2, 2023
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The No. 1 explanation given by respondents who admitted to throwing away electronics was that organizing their IT assets was too difficult. | Damrong Rattanapong/Shutterstock

Nearly a third of IT professionals at small- and medium-sized businesses admitted that they trash at least some used electronics rather than dispose of them in a responsible manner, according to a software marketplace’s survey. Continue Reading

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E-scrap exports discussed at US Senate hearing

Published: July 26, 2023
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Opinions on potentially restricting e-scrap exports varied, with some arguing such a move would hinder sales and others arguing it would bolster domestic job creation. | Katherine Welles/Shutterstock

In a wide-ranging hearing on electronics recycling and reuse, several U.S. senators heard discussion about how export restrictions affect U.S. industry.  Continue Reading

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URT to recycle Guam’s storm-damaged school e-scrap

Published: July 26, 2023
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A representative from URT estimates that his company will receive roughly half a million pounds of e-scrap at its facility in Clackamas, Ore. | Eric Celebrezze/Shutterstock

Forget the next city or state over – Universal Recycling Technologies’ Oregon facility will recycle e-scrap that traveled the equivalent of one-third of the circumference of the earth.  Continue Reading

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Metals prices and smelter fire dent Boliden’s financials

Published: July 26, 2023
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Shredded e-scrap showing gold and other metals.

Boliden estimates it lost about $19 million in second-quarter operating profits due to a fire at its flagship copper smelter. | Amy VonDe/Shutterstock

Global economic concerns and rising interest rates put a damper on metals prices during the second quarter, although gold and silver values were up because of investor interest, according to a major smelter operator.  Continue Reading

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Lawmakers put another $2M into Wisconsin CRT cleanup

Published: July 12, 2023
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LCD tubes recovered from 5R’s Ladysmith, Wisc. facility. | Courtesy of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

At his current rate, the former CEO of 5R Processors will fully pay off his $2 million in court-ordered e-scrap abandonment restitution in roughly 1,200 years. Knowing that, Wisconsin lawmakers just approved allocating another $2 million in public funds to clean up the mess. Continue Reading