Dell and Goodwill Initiate Free Computer Recycling Service for Consumers in Northwest Ohio

Reconnect, a free drop-off program to recycle unwanted computers, was introduced this week by Dell and Goodwill Industries of Northwest Ohio.

• Reconnect opens the door to consumers in northwest Ohio for free recycling for any brand of computer equipment in any condition. Residents can find a drop-off location at www.reconnectpartnership.com.
• Program goals are to divert nearly 1 million pounds of used computers and computer equipment from area landfills over the next year. It will also offer consumer education on the importance of environmentally-responsible computer disposal. Reconnect also can assist in creating job opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other employment barriers.
• Reconnect programs currently exist in Austin, Texas, (15 counties in Central Texas), San Francisco (Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties), San Antonio (23 counties in Central and South Texas), North Carolina (49 counties), San Diego County, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, as well as throughout the states of Michigan and New Jersey.

“Goodwill’s Reconnect program has the potential not only to divert environmentally dangerous products from the solid waste stream but also to provide new opportunities for disabled citizens throughout Northwest Ohio,” commented Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur.

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