Waste360
23 January 2026
This Week in Waste: Top Stories Jan 19 - Jan 22
Why It Matters for ITAD
For ITAD professionals, the focus on battery recycling signals growing regulatory and operational pressure to handle embedded batteries in IT assets safely and compliantly. This industry news aggregation helps identify broader waste management trends that directly impact e-waste processing, material recovery values, and client sustainability reporting requirements.
This week's top stories from Waste360.com include the importance of battery recycling, a change at president for the U.S. Plastics Pact, an episode of the Waste World podcast and more.
Key Takeaways
- • Battery recycling is a prominent industry topic, indicating increased focus on this high-risk component in IT assets.
- • Leadership changes in related sustainability pacts (like U.S. Plastics Pact) can signal shifting regulatory or market priorities.
- • Industry podcasts and digests are valuable for staying current on cross-sector trends affecting ITAD service demands and compliance.
