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In My Opinion: We need our customers … to change

Published: November 8, 2023
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Obsolete electronics gathered for recycling.

Frank Milia of IT Asset Management Group says businesses need to tighten their protocols for managing end-of-life assets. | Penofoto/Shutterstock

I was doing business development for an ITAD firm during the growth and early maturity phase of the industry. At that time, we were referring to the entire space as the “Wild West” because there were few to no e-waste regulations, certifications were emerging but scarce, and the customers in need of disposal services commonly were unaware of what legitimate options existed.  Continue Reading

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Our top stories from October 2023

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Bob Nicholson (left) and AJ Orben (middle) speak at the 2023 E-Scrap and E-Reuse Conference in New Orleans, with Jared Paben (right) moderating the session. | Big Wave Productions/E-Scrap News

Readers last month were drawn to a story about solar panel recycling, as well as a slew of ITAD-related stories.
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Investment firm acquires majority of Sage

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The Sage Sustainable Electronics facility in Reno, Nev. | Courtesy of Sage Sustainable Electronics

A circular economy-focused investment firm is putting more dollars into the electronics reuse and recycling industry, this time acquiring a majority stake in Sage Sustainable Electronics.  Continue Reading

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Iron Mountain to buy Regency in mega ITAD deal

Published: November 2, 2023
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Iron Mountain truck.

Iron Mountain will pay $125 million up front and another $75 million in 2025 to acquire Regency Technologies, which boasts over $100 million in annual revenue. | Bandersnatch/Shutterstock

Data management giant Iron Mountain will acquire electronics reuse and recycling company Regency Technologies for $200 million.  Continue Reading

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BAN puts industry on notice over e-plastics

Published: November 1, 2023
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The Basel Action Network (BAN) provides a guide to help e-scrap processors stay in compliance with export law. | Basel Action Network (BAN)

Exports watchdog Basel Action Network is barking. The group says U.S. e-scrap companies are illegally exporting e-plastics to Malaysia, and it has issued a warning. Continue Reading