Microsoft expands Circular Centers for cloud hardware reuse

Microsoft has announced the expansion of its Circular Centers network to support reuse, refurbishment, and recycling of decommissioned cloud hardware alongside Azure growth.

• New Circular Centers have launched in Newport, Wales and Sydney, Australia, bringing the network to eight centers across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific; a new center is planned for San Antonio, Texas.
• Microsoft says its circular operations achieved a 92% reuse and recycling rate for decommissioned servers and components last year, and it is adding AI-powered automation such as robotic disassembly and autonomous material handling to speed recovery.
• The piece is a company blog / announcement about infrastructure operations and sustainability, not a third-party report.