Western Digital and Microsoft launch HDD recycling program to recover rare earths from e-waste

Although solid-state drives have become the standard for personal computers, mechanical hard drives remain the backbone of data centers worldwide. When these drives are retired, they are often shredded for data security, and their components – ranging from aluminum and steel to rare earth magnets – frequently end up in landfills.Read Entire Article

Apr 21, 2025 - 03:30
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Western Digital and Microsoft launch HDD recycling program to recover rare earths from e-waste

Although solid-state drives have become the standard for personal computers, mechanical hard drives remain the backbone of data centers worldwide. When these drives are retired, they are often shredded for data security, and their components – ranging from aluminum and steel to rare earth magnets – frequently end up in landfills.

Read Entire Article