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.
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...
Europe pulls ahead on ITAD now while US growth remains slower
Early 2026 shows evidence of a widening gap between Europe and the United States in the pace and structure of IT asset...
Server resale values surge in AI-driven markets
Sage Sustainable Electronics announced the release of its 12th Annual IT Asset Management Benchmarking Report, now...
From CES to the shredder: What 2026 PCs mean for ITAD
In Las Vegas, CES 2026 provided a glimpse of what ITAD companies and electronics recyclers will be confronting three...