New location provides better operational layouts and opportunities for efficiencies Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) today announced that they moved to a new facility with more warehouse space in Tampa, Florida. The new site will provide SRS with better operational layouts and more efficient operations. “As our lease expiration was approaching, we saw an opportunity to…
Dutch and German websites to offer improved experience for local users Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS), a leading global provider of electronics recycling and IT asset disposition (ITAD) services, introduced updated versions of the company’s global website in two languages, Dutch and German. These website versions provide a complete service portfolio and are customized for each…
I am delighted to introduce our updated edition of the Sims Recycling Solutions (SRS) newsletter. As our company continues to evolve, we felt it was a good time to give our newsletter a new look and feel. This new design and layout better reflect our corporate messaging and values. The new title, RESOURCE, presents our…
As an IT manager, incoming requests from various departments within the company can be daunting. Whether you are resolving issues with working or non-working IT assets, you are responsible for ensuring data security, IT budget management and environmental considerations. A recent study of 7,500 full-time employees determined 23 percent felt burned out at…
E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in both developed and developing countries – albeit at different rates per region. Reusing, recycling and properly disposing of electronic waste is key to a sustainable future, and to ensuring essential raw materials do not run out. However, if e-waste recycling efforts are not tracked…
The New Year is a perfect time to reflect on highlights and accomplishments from the past 365 days. 2018 was a significant year for the IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and recycling industry, with both data security and sustainability taking center stage. As the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was enacted last…
Have you ever had your personal data compromised? A recent study found that 26 percent of consumers reported having personally identifiable information (PII) compromised just within the last month, and 34 percent within the last year. It comes as no surprise we are seeing more legislation requiring companies to ensure PII and other confidential data…
It is that time of year. A time to reflect and identify opportunities to improve going forward. It has been quite a year for the IT and electronics industry which is what makes asset disposal plans one to focus on in the New Year. Growing data security threats and increasing momentum in our progress toward…
Due to increasing demand for services in the United Arab Emirates, Sims Recycling Solutions, a leading provider of electronics recycling and IT asset disposition services, moved to a larger facility in Jebel Ali. The facility is four times larger, and is now fully operational. “We had outgrown our previous facility,” stated Stephen Phelan, managing director…
Ten years ago, formalized selection processes for disposal of IT assets were rare and vendor vetting was mostly non-existent. Few questions were asked and most companies were satisfied with any service with the ability to quickly haul away their retired IT equipment. Gartner released their first “Magic Quadrant for North America Information Technology Asset Disposition”…