by Recycle IT | Feb 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever opened up an older computer or seen early processor chips, you might have noticed something surprising: they often contained noticeably more visible gold and precious metals than modern electronics. Early CPUs, connectors, and circuit boards frequently...
by Recycle IT | Feb 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Information Technology didn’t always dominate business operations the way it does today. For much of the mid-20th century, computers were rare, expensive, and limited to specialized tasks like accounting or research. IT as a dedicated business function began gaining...
by Recycle IT | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Recycling metal usually takes way less energy than making it from ore When metal is mined, you’re not just “getting metal.” You’re moving rock, crushing it, concentrating it, and running high-heat processes to extract and refine usable material. Recycling skips a big...
by Recycle IT | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
When it comes time to retire old computers or servers, one of the biggest concerns businesses have isn’t just getting rid of the hardware, it’s making sure sensitive data doesn’t get out. There are a lot of misconceptions about data destruction, from thinking that...
by Recycle IT | Jan 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Laptop recycling is often highly undervalued. This is ironic due to the fact that laptops are one of the most commonly replaced electronics for businesses. New models roll out every year, batteries wear down, screens crack, storage fills up, and suddenly a device that...
