Windows 10 Going Dark Oct. 14 Has Businesses Recycling Laptops/Desktops

Q&A: Windows 10 end-of-life

Published: August 14, 2025
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by Antoinette Smith

As of Oct. 14, Microsoft will discontinue free security updates, technical support and feature updates for the 10-year-old Windows 10 operating system, making PCs more vulnerable to security risks. As such, ITAD providers are facing an influx of devices that may differ from previous phaseouts. 

Windows 10 launched in late July 2015, and in 2023 Microsoft announced it would phase out support for the operating system (OS). Some devices can upgrade to Windows 11, and if a device meets certain qualifications, users can enroll in the consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which gives them until Oct. 13, 2026, to upgrade. 

Last year, Microsoft announced pricing for extended support for schools and businesses, after an NGO successfully petitioned for the company to extend security updates for Windows 10.  Learn More….

Not just e-waste: Why ITAD is the unsung hero of the circular economy

ITAD empowers circularity by extending IT asset lifecycles, ensuring secure disposal, reducing e-waste, and enabling affordable tech access.

by Abhishek Agashe, Co-founder & CEO at Elima
In the global push toward sustainability, conversations around the circular economy often focus on recycling, composting, or sustainable product design. Yet, there is very little discussion about refurbishment and remanufacturing, which ultimately increase the lifespan of products, thus powering circularity in the true sense.

Every enterprise, MSME’s and individuals today are powered by IT assets such as laptops, servers, desktops, networking, and more. These assets have a first lifecycle, and what happens at the end of that lifecycle is critical. Most people think of “e-waste” as the final chapter, but the story doesn’t end there.

According to a report by the United Nations, 53.6 million metric tons of e-waste were generated worldwide in 2019, with only 17.4% being recycled. This underscores the urgent need for businesses to adopt sustainable ITAD practices that align with ESG principles.

Another transformative impact of ITAD lies in its ability to democratise access to technology — a change that’s unfolding across India and the world. By recovering, refurbishing, and reintroducing high-quality IT assets into the market at a fraction of their original cost, ITAD makes laptops, desktops, and servers affordable for MSMEs, students, individual entrepreneurs, and small institutions. LEARN MORE…

Triangle Ecycling to Sponsor 46th annual Festival for the Eno

We’re excited to announce the 46th annual Festival for the Eno. Immerse yourself with live music, a juried craft show, food, and fun on the river. Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss our amazing lineup of musicians headlined by Dom Flemons, Empire Strikes Brass, Dr. Bacon, and Shirlette Ammons!

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The Eno River Association

The Eno River Association is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization founded in 1966 with a mission to protect the natural, cultural and historic resources of the Eno River basin in northern Durham and Orange counties.

The Association has protected over 7,800 acres of natural and working lands and has helped create five local, state, and regional nature parks, including Eno River State Park, Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area, West Point on the Eno City Park, Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve, and Little River Regional Park. The Association continues to acquire land and secure easements, as well as provide stewardship, education programs, and the annual Festival on the Eno to inspire others to prioritize our local, natural resources. 

Amazing Deals on Refurbished Corporate Laptops

Visit Triangle Ecycling’s eBay store for deeply discounted prices on refurbished corporate laptops from Dell, Lenovo, HP and more. Also find deals on desktop computers, RAM, hard drives and lots of other electronic equipment.

Pharma giant picks surging Wake County town for 420-job, $700M facility

By David Purtell and Zac Ezzone – Triangle Business Journal

May 12, 2025

Updated May 12, 2025 11:50am EDT

A global biotech company is eyeing Wake County for a production facility that would create more than 400 jobs.

Genentech, a subsidiary of Swiss multinational health care company Roche Holding AG, wants to put a new facility in Holly Springs, representing a total investment of $700 million. The company plans to create 420 jobs with an average minimum wage of nearly $120,000.

Genentech, based in San Francisco, on Monday morning was approved for state incentives totaling more than $13 million. The company is also in line for local incentives totaling more than $33 million.

The Holly Springs plant will be the company's first production facility on the East Coast. The 700,000-square-foot high volume fill-finish facility will support Genentech's existing portfolio and future obesity medicines. Genentech focuses on drug discovery and development to treat serious and life-threatening diseases.

The company, with around 12,000 employees, is expected to create the jobs over five years from 2028 to 2032. Genentech also has facilities in Southern California, Oregon and Louisville, Kentucky.

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TRIANGLE ECYCLING PICKS UP COMPUTERS FOR RECYCLING FROM ALL BIOTECH AND PHARMA COMPANIES IN HOLLY SPRINGS, NC