Instead of dumping all of your decommissioned technology into one big bucket called "asset disposal and recovery," consider re-purposing it. Everything from old desktop computers and CRT monitors to printers and network hardware have residual value and your company should reap that value. Hire an asset recovery specialist, who can quote a figure for used equipment and send a team trained in IT removal to come get it. The enterprise gets a check that goes back into the capital budget or a credit to use to purchase other network equipment, and you won't have problems dealing with e-waste standards. IT departments should put a plan for asset recovery in place prior to the decommissioning of equipment. This way, the equipment is in the best condition possible and at its highest current value to an asset recovery specialist.

Learn more about engaging an asset recovery specialist:
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