No, there is no need to clean or wipe information from the item you wish to donate All donated electronics are either refurbished and resold or recycled for
Goodwill's vast network of donation centers and Dell's industry leading experience in consumer recycling programs have been combined to make free electronics
Donating useable electronics can benefit both the receiving organization and the organization making the donation The depreciated value of donated equipment
Call Ahead When Donating to Local Charities Many organizations cannot use donated electronics and end up having to dispose of them at a significant cost
Many businesses and organizations buy, sell, trade or accept computers, televisions, cellular telephones, printer cartridges, or other electronics for reuse
When you donate used electronic equipment to the not-for-profit It refurbishes computers, peripheral equipment and other electronics so they can
be donated or returned to the manufacturer for e-cycling BEFORE DONATING OR RECYCLING YOUR USED ELECTRONICS • For your computer or laptop,
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Computer and
Electronics Recycling
Contents:
• Goodwill and Dell
Reconnect Partnership
How it Works How Reconnect Impacts our Environment. FAQs and Contact Information
Saving the Environment is
Everyone"s Job
Technology is improving every day. Every time
you upgrade your cell phone, audio system,
DVD player, computer, or other electronic
device, please do your best to recycle your old technology properly. Goodwill and Dell have teamed up to make the recycling of your electronics easy and convenient. Together, we can help save our environment!
Goodwill + Dell = Reconnect
Goodwill Industries of San Diego County
(GISD) and Dell have joined forces to create the
Reconnect program. Goodwill's vast network
of donation centers and Dell's industry leading experience in consumer recycling programs have been combined to make free electronics recycling more available. In doing so, Goodwill can now dedicate more time and energy to raising awareness about the importance of responsibly recycling your electronics.
Prepare your Computer for Donation:
Some items may require additional preparation before you bring them in as neither Dell nor Goodwill is liable for data removal or protection.
It is your responsibility to remove or "wipe" your hard drives prior to donation to Goodwill. We have a
very secure facility where these items are disassembled and processed for recycling, and any newer computers have the hard drives wiped using "kill disk" software ex ceeding DOD standards. Any equipment deemed unusable is recycled in an environmentally sound ma nner.
How does Reconnect Work?
Your donated electronics have value. The proceeds from the sale of your donations helps support
Goodwill's purpose of "Getting People Jobs." You'll get a receipt for tax purposes, plus you'll be helping
Reconnect is managed at the highest standards for workplace and environmental safety. All collection
and recycling practices are audited by a third-party to ensure these standards are met. Additionally, we
highest safety standards in our 55,000 square foot processing facility.
Who can participate with Reconnect?
Reconnect is designed for residential consumers who wish to recycle used computers, but GISD
does accept computers from local businesses as a "collector" through the California Integrated Waste
R E C Y C L E R E D U C E R E US E
13,700
Cubic yards
of landfill space saved.
31,444
ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT 2014
In 2014, Goodwill recycled
of product, diverting the items away from landfills.Your donations helped us achieve the following: trees saved.
9.53 mil.
kWh of electricity saved through the recycling of donated goods.Enough electricity to power the average household for 894
years!
Top 5 Recycled Materials
(in pounds)
Source: "Environmental Impact Calculator."
Knoxville Recycling Coalition RSS. N.p., n.d. Web.
13,935,119
Contact Us
Visit us or give us a call for
more information about our
Donation and Recycling
programs.
April Andrews
619.225.2200 x367
Cameron Reister
Sustainability Specialist
619.225.2200 x365
Otay Mesa Outlet
San Diego, CA 92154
For electronics recycling
information, visit: www.sdgoodwill.org/cr or www.dellreconnect.com
Electronics Donation FAQs
Q: Why should I recycle my computer hardware and peripherals? A: The materials in the products can be reused in the production of new the need for raw materials. Also, some of the component materials must Q: Will I receive any kind of receipt of donation from Dell for tax purposes? A: Yes, receipts are provided by our charitable organization.
Q: What types of electronics do you accept?
A: You can donate any of these computer and electronics devices, working or not: Computers, laptops, cables, cords, hard drives, televisions, computer accessories, monitors, tablets, cell phones, ink cartridges, printers, DVD players and more! We do not accept batteries, light bulbs, TVs/computer monitors with broken screens. Q: Are products shipped to other countries for recycling? A: No, e-waste is not exported to developing countries.
DONATION DRIVES
: Interested in hosting a drive for clothing and household items in the community, whether or not you wish to accept electronics? Visit our events web page for some basic guidelines!
For a Goodwill Electronics Recycling Center
nearest you, please visit: www.sdgoodwill.org/cr R E C Y C L E R E D U C E R EUSE