📊Executive Summary

The article discusses a significant upcoming wave of IT asset retirements driven by major OEMs like Dell, HP, and Lenovo, which will impact the IT asset disposition (ITAD) and recycling markets. With a substantial portion of their installed PC base aging and the transition to AI-enabled devices, tens of millions of PCs are expected to enter recycling channels in the next 12-24 months. The report highlights component inflation, particularly in DRAM and NAND, which will affect the economics of end-of-life devices. This situation presents opportunities for ITAD operators who can effectively manage the influx of retired equipment....