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ITAD firm reports 2023 processing volume

Published: May 16, 2024
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Electronics collected for recycling.

TES processed 224.4 million pounds of e-scrap last year, slightly less than 234.6 million pounds it handled the year before. | Akiyoko/Shutterstock

Global ITAD company TES processed a slightly lower weight but higher quantity of assets in 2023, the company recently announced.  Continue Reading

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Top stories from April 2024

Published: May 9, 2024
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An e-scrap collection pilot program, rebranding and growth from ITAD firms, device dismantling equipment, and coverage of e-plastics management drew reader interest last month.

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CTIA aligns device grading standard with SERI

Published: May 9, 2024
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CTIA’s voluntary wireless industry device grading standard was established in 2019 and is now aligned with SERI’s standard. | Valeri Luzina/Shutterstock

Repair shops that handle wireless devices will have a more straightforward time classifying devices after the wireless industry association aligned its grading standard with SERI’s standard.  Continue Reading

Dozens of free collection sites coming to Pennsylvania

Published: May 9, 2024
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Various electronic devices gathered for recycling.

The project from Goodwill, the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center and e-scrap processor Reworld has a goal to collect 500,000 pounds of e-scrap during its first year. | BluIz60/Shutterstock

Goodwill, the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center and e-scrap processor Reworld have added 42 free recycling sites throughout Pennsylvania, a state with a long history of electronics recycling access challenges. Continue Reading

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Industry experts talk data centers, component values

Published: May 9, 2024
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Used device markets are rebounding from the doldrums of the past few years, lifted partially by increases in cryptocurrency interest. | Elnur/Shutterstock

Artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency are contributing to positive market conditions in the ITAD industry, and a number of company leaders anticipate the upward trend will continue. Continue Reading

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