Goodwill Recycles Computers

"Americans store an estimated 65 million old desktop computers in their homes."   - US EPA

Like virtually every home and office across the nation, COSC has accumulated its own small computer graveyard. We were pleased to discover a responsible solution for unloading unwanted computer through a joint effort by Dell and Goodwill. They're Reconnect program recycles any brand of used computer equipment in any condition, and just about anything that can be connected to a computer! It's as simple as bringing the items to your local Goodwill.

Donations help create jobs and protect the environment by reducing landfill waste, eliminating environmentally-sensitive materials from entering landfills, conserving natural resources and reducing pollution created through the manufacturing of new products. The Reconnect recycling program is free, and you'll receive a receipt for tax purposes. Find a Goodwill location near you by visiting reconnectpartnership.com.

Photo - Lynnae sends off our out-dated technology to be recycled. 

Recycling

Since 1990, the Iowa Waste Exchange, Iowa has diverted over 2.6 million tons of waste. This waste saved Iowans $59.6 million. By doing so they diverted the waste into production and use to help boost Iowa’s economy.

To learn more go to:
www.programs.iowadnr.gov/iwe/searchmaterials.aspx

For the Metro Waste Authority Curb It! Program please remember that the following products cannot be placed in your bins...
· Garbage or yard debris
· Food contaminated boxes
· Plastic bags
· Styrofoam
· Plastic cups
· Plastic food containers
· Foil and disposable baking tins
· Containers with motor oil or other hazardous materials

However these items are acceptable!
· Necked plastic bottles
· Plastic margarine and yogurt containers
· Newspapers (and inserts)
· Mixed paper (junk mail, envelopes, phone books, cereal boxes, tissue boxes, and magazines)
· Cardboard (must be broken down)
· Tin & aluminum cans
· Shredded paper (place in paper bag or cardboard box)
· Glass bottles (all colors)
· Wire hangers
· Empty aerosol cans

For More information check out:

http://www.mwatoday.com/residential?curb_it.aspx