ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell and Goodwill have extended their Dell Reconnect computer recycling program outside continental North America for the first time, launching the program in Hawaii. In time for America Recycles Day on Nov. 15, the program will accept used electronics at seven Goodwill Industries of Hawaii locations on the island of Oahu. Program leaders expect the new drop-off sites to collect an annual 500,000 pounds of end-of-life electronics equipment including computers, monitors, keyboards, hard drives and other accessories.
Dell helps customers protect the environment by offering recycling programs that are easy to use, convenient, effective, secure and responsible. In North America, Dell works with Goodwill through the Dell Reconnect program, which offers consumers free recycling for any brand of used computer equipment at nearly 2,500 Goodwill locations. Today the program reaches more than 64 million households in the United States and Canada; it has recycled more than 253 million pounds of equipment since its launch in 2004.
The program accepts all brands of used computer equipment in any condition. Proceeds from the resale value of donations are returned to Goodwill Industries to support its mission of helping people with disabilities and disadvantages receive job training and support services, including child care, youth mentoring and transportation. And consumers can donate their equipment knowing it will be recycled securely and responsibly, meeting Dell’s strict e-waste policies to ensure no environmentally sensitive materials are sent to landfills or exported to developing countries.
Dell Reconnect officially launched at Goodwill Industries of Hawaii with a recycling drive on Nov. 10 for members of the community to bring in their used computer equipment. To learn more about Dell Reconnect, visit www.dell.com/reconnect.
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“Dell is committed to putting technology and expertise to work where it
can do the most good for people and the planet. We’re thrilled to work
with Goodwill Industries of Hawaii to expand the Dell Reconnect program
and provide more options for people to recycle their computers
responsibly, while also supporting Goodwill’s important mission.”
Mike
Watson, director of compliance, takeback, Dell
“Goodwill is proud to be a partner in the Dell Reconnect program and
help thousands of donors across Oahu to recycle their computer
components responsibly. This innovative program complements Goodwill’s
commitment to help keep more than 12 million pounds of items out of
Hawaii’s landfills. This joint effort benefits our community as we help
protect our environment while at the same time supporting Goodwill’s
mission of helping people with employment barriers to reach their full
potential and become self-sufficient.”
Laura Smith, president
and CEO, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii Inc.
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ABOUT GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INTERNATIONAL
Goodwill Industries International is a network of 165 community-based agencies in the United States and Canada with 14 affiliates in 13 other countries. Goodwill is one of America’s top 25 most inspiring companies (Forbes 2012). Goodwill agencies are innovative and sustainable social enterprises that fund job training programs, employment placement services and other community-based programs by selling donated clothing and household items in more than 2,700 stores and online at shopgoodwill.com. Local Goodwill agencies also build revenue and create jobs by contracting with businesses and government to provide a wide range of commercial services, including packaging and assembly, food service preparation, and document imaging and shredding. In 2012, more than 4.2 million people in the United States and Canada benefited from Goodwill's career services. Goodwill channels 82 percent of its revenues directly into its programs and services. To find a Goodwill location near you, use the online locator at locator.goodwill.org/, or call (800) GOODWILL. Follow us on Twitter: @GoodwillIntl or find us on Facebook: GoodwillIntl.
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