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

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

Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh and Dell today introduced Reconnect Pittsburgh, a free drop-off program for recycling of unwanted computers by area residents. The 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 Pittsburgh 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 program is to divert more than 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 Pittsburgh region.

“I want to thank Dell and Goodwill for initiating this new partnership,” said Governor Ed Rendell. “This effort not only provides Pennsylvanians with more options to their electronics disposal problems, but also provides employment opportunities for people seeking to enter the work force. It is a win-win for Pennsylvania. I am proud to support this initiative, and I have every confidence it will be successful.”

Goodwill will accept donated computer equipment from residents at each of its retail stores and donation centers in the Pittsburgh area. Goodwill will consolidate and sort equipment for shipment to a Dell product recovery partner for reuse or recycling. Equipment that meets minimum standards will be refurbished and resold and all proceeds will support its non-profit job training and community programs. Equipment that cannot be refurbished will be responsibly recycled.

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