Computers

  • Dell Recycling Program Provides Jobs

    July 7th, 2008


    Dell is teaming up with the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired-Goodwill of Greater Rochester, New York, to start a free computer recycling program that will create jobs for ABVI workers and keep unwanted electronic devices out of local landfills, reports the Democrat and Chronicle.

    Goodwill stores in the area now accept everything from whole desktop computers to continue …


  • Huge E-cycling Event in Virginia

    June 4th, 2008


    Computers, cell phones, televisions and other electronic devices will be accepted free of charge Wednesday through Saturday in Norfolk, Virginia.

    The event is open for all Hampton Roads residents, businesses, schools and other organizations with unwanted electronics. Groups with bulk loads are to unload Wednesday through Friday, while residents with smaller amounts are asked to come on Saturday, according to continue …


  • San Fernando Valley to Host Free E-Waste Recycling Event

    June 4th, 2008


    Planet Green is hosting a free two-day electronics recycling event in the San Fernando Valley on June 13-14.

    Any California resident can bring electronics to be collected and recycled from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will take place at Planet Green’s parking lot, located at 20724 Lassen St.

    Accepted items include:

    Computers/laptops and accessories
    Televisions and monitors
    Printers/copiers/fax machines
    Inkjet and toner cartridges
    Cameras and camcorders
    Cell continue …


  • Landfill Waste Peaked in 1990

    May 20th, 2008


    EPA’s new Report on the Environment points out that although we’ve almost tripled waste output since 1960, our efforts to recycle and compost have decreased the amount of landfilled waste since 1990.


  • Alleghany County Hosts “Hard to Recycle” Events

    May 13th, 2008


    The Pennsylvania Resources Council is offering three events this summer for residents to recycle potentially hazardous products including electronics and household appliances.


  • 1-800-FLOWERS Launches Program to Recycle Computers

    May 5th, 2008


    1-800-FLOWERS.COM will be recycling electronic devices for free at its New York headquarters on June 4, and participants will receive a 15 percent coupon for flower orders.


  • Goodwill Talks to Congress About E-Waste

    May 1st, 2008


    Goodwill Industries met with the House Committee on Science and Technology to address the challenges facing nonprofit organizations that accept donated televisions, computers and other electronics.


  • 8 Ways to Green Your Technology

    April 22nd, 2008


    Technology is everywhere these days, so here are eight ways to make sure your electronics help you without hurting the environment courtesy of Earth 911’s Green Eight series.


  • EPA to Host D.C. Area eCycling Event

    April 16th, 2008


    Washington D.C. residents and businesses can recycle computers and cell phones for free on April 20 as part of EPA’s 2nd Capital Area eCycling Event.


  • Recycle Your E-Waste in Los Angeles

    April 3rd, 2008


    Castle Heights Elementary School is sponsoring a free collection event for Los Angeles residents to drop off electronics on Saturday, April 19 that will benefit the school’s Green Team.