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SIMS and Iron Mountain Are Repricing the ITAD and Positioning it as a Primary Growth Engine

In this episode, David Daoud of Compliance Standards LLC examines how Sims Limited and Iron Mountain are repositioning IT asset disposition from an operational afterthought to a primary growth engine inside publicly traded platforms. Both companies recently reported approximately 70% year-over-year growth in their ITAD divisions. More importantly, they elevated Asset Lifecycle Management and Sims Lifecycle Services in their earnings narratives, capital allocation priorities, and forward guidance.

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Auditors warn EU may fall short on critical metals

Feb 4, 2026

EU auditors are warning that Europe is unlikely to secure enough critical raw materials by 2030, because import diversification is stalling, domestic mining is slow and costly, and recycling of key materials like rare earths is still negligible. In a new report they...

US-EU trade rift adds risk now for ITAD and e-scrap trade

Feb 2, 2026

The suspension of trade talks between the United States and the European Union in January has added a new layer of uncertainty to the electronics world. Nothing announced so far directly targets the sectors of IT asset disposition or electronics recycling, but the...

Europe pulls ahead on ITAD now while US growth remains slower

Jan 28, 2026

Early 2026 shows evidence of a widening gap between Europe and the United States in the pace and structure of IT asset disposition development. While US operators continue to invest and adapt, recent announcements point to Europe experiencing denser activity across...