Waste360
27 March 2026
How recycling could help power America's rare earth future
Why It Matters for ITAD
Market movements like this can signal shifts in demand for ITAD services. New technologies may create opportunities or challenges for equipment processing.
Recycling could play a growing role in strengthening the U.S. supply of rare earth elements, which are essential for technologies including electric vehicles, wind turbines, electronics and advanced defense systems. As demand for these materials increases, concerns about supply chain security have intensified because most rare earth processing currently occurs outside the United States.
Key Takeaways
- • How recycling could help power America's rare earth future.
- • Recycling could play a growing role in strengthening the U.S.
