Reconnect

Reconnect is a no-charge computer recycling program for consumers in the central, northwest and southern Piedmont regions of North Carolina.

The program is intended to raise awareness of the importance of responsible computer disposal and give residents a free and convenient way to do the right thing with their unwanted computer equipment.
Reconnect is managed by Dell and Goodwill Industries of Northwestern North Carolina, Goodwill Industries of Central North Carolina and Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont.
The goal of the program is to keep at least 5 million pounds of used computers and computer equipment from landfills in one year and to educate residents on the importance of proper computer recycling.

Significance of Program to North Carolina

All proceeds from value recovered from the recycled computer equipment go to Goodwill to support the non-profit's job training and employment services programs.
Reconnect is available in 49 of North Carolina’s 100 counties.
Started in Austin in October 2004, the Reconnect alliance between Dell and Goodwill continues to expand to more communities nationally, including San Francisco, San Diego, San Antonio, Pittsburgh and the state of Michigan.
While computers are safe to use, they do contain some environmentally sensitive materials. These materials can be safely removed or recycled, but only if we keep these products out of landfills in the first place. Reconnect provides an environmentally responsible solution for computer recycling.

What Happens to Donated Computer Equipment

Goodwill will accept and sort the donated computer equipment. The equipment will be responsibly recycled through Dell’s Asset Recovery Services value recovery program.

How to Recycle an Unwanted Computer

Residents can take unwanted computer equipment directly to participating Goodwill locations in Central, Northwest and Southern Piedmont regions of North Carolina, seven days a week. Check the Reconnect Web site to find a list of Goodwill locations and addresses.
There is no charge for dropping off a computer at Goodwill. Any brand of used computer is accepted.
Customers are responsible for removing data from their hard drive. Neither Goodwill nor Dell are liable for data removal or protection.
Customers may be able to deduct the value of the computer for tax purposes. Goodwill will provide donors with a tax receipt at the time of donation. Customers are encouraged to check with their tax advisor for more information.