The current earnings season shows continued momentum in the tech sector with positive implications on the ITAD sector. The pattern that emerged in prior quarters continued through April, with four major technology companies reporting results that reinforce the case for rising ITAD volumes.
Iron Mountain puts ITAD at the center of its growth story, but exposures to component prices and hyperscale demand could test it
Iron Mountain’s first-quarter results look exceptional on the surface, and in many respects they are. But a closer reading of the numbers reveals a growth story that is partly dependent on conditions that have already begun to shift, making this a quarter that raises as many questions about durability as it answers about momentum.
Apple leads on inputs, faces questions on ITAD
Apple’s latest environmental milestone, a claim that 30% of the material in all products it shipped in 2025 was recycled, landed on Earth Day and has been widely cited in ESG coverage. According to the company’s April 16 newsroom release, that figure represents the highest-ever share of recycled material in its devices and is framed as a key step toward Apple’s 2030 climate targets.
ERI enters Japan through joint venture with Itochu
US-based electronics recycler and IT asset disposition (ITAD) provider ERI has formed a 50-50 joint venture with...
Seized e-Waste in SE Asia: Return to Sender
Thailand's recent seizure of suspected illegal e waste at Laem Chabang Port is the latest in a wave of enforcement...
Why global ITAD is stranded in the Gulf
With the US–Israel–Iran war disrupting trade routes, Dubai’s rise-and-shock moment for ITAD and e-scrap is the story...
How Rising Fuel and Memory Prices Are Impacting ITAD’s Margins
The war in Iran is affecting oil and energy markets, driving up prices and increasing volatility in global freight and...
What the NAND flash crunch means for remarketing, refurbishment and residual values
A warning from one of the storage industry’s most connected insiders is raising major concerns. Khein-Seng Pua, CEO of...
HP Inc. earnings point to memory inflation challenge
HP Inc. has just reported its first fiscal quarter of 2026, showing an 11% year-over-year jump in Personal Systems...
Umicore highlights strength in recycling, catalysis
Belgian materials technology group Umicore reported higher revenue and profit for 2025, calling it “a pivotal year for...
Apto, Tusaar partner on rare earths recovery
IT asset disposition provider Apto Solutions has teamed up with Tusaar, a US-based rare earth elements processor, to...
Sims Lifecycle leverages hyperscale decommissioning
For most of its existence, Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) has been viewed as a secondary business alongside its parent...
The cyber-physical MRF: AI and robotics reshape e-waste recovery
The electronics recycling industry is entering a new phase of technological acceleration. Advances in artificial...
Meta-Corning deal signals IT hardware retirement wave
Meta’s new multi-year supply agreement with Corning is the latest indicator that the US data center build-out,...
Malaysia clamps down on illegal e-waste imports amid probes
Malaysia’s growing role as a hub for global e‑scrap is colliding with corruption probes, large container seizures and...
Auditors warn EU may fall short on critical metals
EU auditors are warning that Europe is unlikely to secure enough critical raw materials by 2030, because import...
New Blancco workflow targets ITAD bottleneck
Blancco has introduced a new tool aimed at tightening one of the more persistent gaps in ITAD operations: the handoff...
US-EU trade rift adds risk now for ITAD and e-scrap trade
The suspension of trade talks between the United States and the European Union in January has added a new layer of...