Recycling Today
26 January 2026
Weather interrupts recycling, waste collection
Why It Matters for ITAD
For ITAD businesses, this directly disrupts inbound logistics and collection schedules for e-waste, potentially delaying client pickups and project timelines. It can also create temporary supply bottlenecks for refurbishment operations and increase storage costs while material movement is stalled. Downstream, processors may see price volatility for recovered commodities like metals and plastics as storm-affected material flows resume unevenly.
A winter storm front moving through much of the U.S. could affect recyclable material flows and prices.
Key Takeaways
- • Expect delays in collection/pickup schedules and inbound logistics for IT assets.
- • Prepare for potential short-term price fluctuations in recycled commodity markets (metals, plastics).
- • Plan for increased on-site storage needs and communicate proactively with clients about service delays.
