Dell, NC Goodwill Operations Partnering on Recycling Program

Dell and three regional Goodwill Industries operations in North Carolina are rolling out Reconnect, a free drop-off program for recycling of unwanted computers.

The Reconnect will serve 49 of North Carolina’s 100 counties, as well as five South Carolina counties.

The program's goal is two-fold: divert more than five million pounds of used computers and computer equipment from area landfills over the next year; and provide consumer education on the importance of environmentally responsible computer disposal. Reconnect also will create job opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other employment barriers.

Residents of the northwestern, central and southern regions of North Carolina and Mecklenburg, Gaston, Lincoln, Union, Cleveland, York and Lancaster counties in South Carolina can call toll-free, 1-888-4-GOODWILL or 1-866-48 REUSE (73873), or visit www.reconnectpartnership.com to locate the most convenient drop-off location at any of the 114 participating Goodwill donation centers and retail stores.

Goodwill will accept and sort the donated computer equipment and Dell's product recovery partner will recycle and remarket the recycled materials, such as plastics, glass and metals. All proceeds support Goodwill's non-profit job-training and employment programs.

Other Goodwill-Dell programs are under way in the following areas: Austin, Tex.; San Francisco; San Antonio; San Diego County; Pittsburgh; and throughout Michigan.