Replacing Servers for AI? What to Do With Retired Hardware
October 2, 2026AI upgrades retire servers in 18 to 36 months, long before they fail. A guide for small and mid-size operators…
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By Liz Cooper · Last updated October 2, 2026 · Figures checked October 2, 2026 TL;DR Traditional recycling can't keep…
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How Often Do Data Centers Replace Servers? Real Equipment Lifespan vs. the 3–5 Year Cycle
October 2, 2026By Liz Cooper · Last updated October 2, 2026 · Figures checked October 2, 2026 Most data centers replace servers…
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Can your business throw away old computers? See e-waste disposal laws, landfill bans, and program limits for all 28 states…
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Where to Donate Electronics You No Longer Need
September 17, 2026TL;DR: Donating to a certified organization like Human-I-T is the best way to dispose of old electronics—it keeps hazardous materials…
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How to Dispose of an Old Laptop Safely — Even One That Won’t Turn On
September 16, 2026You can dispose of an old laptop safely in four ways: donate it to a nonprofit like Human-I-T that wipes…
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Beyond Data Destruction: Why Data Sanitization Is Your Business’s First Line of Defense
March 22, 2026Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2023 and updated in November 2025 to reflect current data breach costs,…
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How Right to Repair Laws Can Reduce E-Waste
March 18, 2026Editor's Note: This article was originally published in 2023 and updated in October 2025 to reflect the latest Right to…
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TL;DR Donation-centered IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) outperforms asset recovery on every metric that matters — environmental impact, social return, tax…
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