Local residents need easy and affordable options for responsibly disposing of their unwanted computer equipment. Also, the mission of San Diego’s Goodwill is to help those with barriers to employment get and keep jobs, and Reconnect San Diego will help us meet this objective.

We have partnered with Dell because they bring the expertise in ensuring that computer equipment disposal processes are environmentally sound, and because by joining together to raise awareness of responsible recycling of computer equipment, we can reach more people around the region. Dell has successfully partnered with Goodwills in several other regions, including Central Texas, San Francisco Bay Area, and the state of Michigan, to offer free computer recycling options.

Reconnect San Diego is free and convenient, and helps protect the environment while benefiting the community. Many consumers don’t know how to responsibly dispose of used computers and would like to donate them to a non-profit if possible -- this program provides that opportunity.

Reconnect San Diego will remind area residents that they can bring their unwanted computer equipment to any of our local retail stores and donation centers. Dell's authorized product recovery partner will remarket the recycled materials, such as plastics, glass and metals, and all proceeds will go to Goodwill to support the non-profit's job training and employment services programs. And Reconnect San Diego furthers Goodwill’s long-standing commitment to environmental responsibility.

Programs like this help increase the number of computers recovered for recycling. Dell is continually focused on increasing computer recycling rates, and providing consumers recovery options that are easy and affordable.

Reconnect San Diego has a goal to keep more than 2 million pounds of computer equipment from area landfills. The alliance will also educate consumers across San Diego County about the importance of properly recycling used electronics.

Consumers simply drop off any brand of used computer equipment at any local Goodwill retail store or donation center in San Diego County. Goodwill will sort the donated computer equipment, which will be responsibly recycled through the Dell Asset Recovery Services value recovery program. Dell's authorized product recovery partner will remarket the recycled materials, such as plastics, glass and metals, and all proceeds will go to Goodwill to support the non-profit's job training and employment services programs.