Dell and Goodwill Industries of San Antonio Launch Convenient, No-Charge Computer Recycling Service for Consumers

Dell and Goodwill Industries of San Antonio Launch Convenient, No-Charge Computer Recycling Service for Consumers

Goodwill Industries of San Antonio and Dell today introduced Reconnect San Antonio, a free drop-off program for recycling of unwanted computers by area residents. The pilot program helps protect the environment through the responsible recycling or reuse of computer equipment, and provides residents a convenient opportunity to support a local charity.

Reconnect San Antonio takes advantage of the existing donation and retail infrastructure of Goodwill and the recycling experience and resources of Dell to offer a proactive, community-based solution to environmentally responsible electronics disposal. The goal of the pilot program is to divert nearly two million pounds of used computers and computer equipment from landfills over one year and to provide consumer education on the importance of proper computer disposal, while creating job opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other employment barriers throughout the San Antonio region.

“I want to thank Dell and Goodwill for initiating this new partnership,” said San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger. “This effort will provide our citizens with more solutions to the challenge of electronics disposal. As a city, we are proud to support this initiative, and I have every confidence it will be successful.”Goodwill will accept donated computer equipment from residents at all retail stores and donation centers in San Antonio. Goodwill will sort it for reuse or recycling, and equipment that meets certain standards will be refurbished and resold at Goodwill’s computer store at 4914 NW Loop 410. All proceeds from Goodwill’s refurbished computer sales will support its non-profit job training and community programs.

Residents will be responsible for removing data from hard drives and other storage media before donating to Goodwill. “This new alliance will really expand our existing electronics recycling program and further Goodwill’s employment services and support mission at the same time,” said Bob Dugas, CEO of Goodwill Industries of San Antonio. “Working with Dell will help us ensure we are implementing the latest environmentally sound recycling practices.”

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