What is NOT usually considered in the decision to decommission and dispose of assets?

Depreciated value is a financial accounting figure and is not a strong indicator of whether an asset should be decommissioned. Operational, legal, and environmental factors carry more weight.

Exact Extract from IAM – Asset Management: An Anatomy (v4), Section 3.4.5 – Disposal:

“Factors include residual value, reuse options, legal compliance, and environmental impact. Financial book value is rarely a deciding factor.”