Dell Launches Free Recycling Program
by Collin Dunn, Corvallis, OR, USA on 10. 2.06
Announced back in June, Dell has created the website to support their new free recycling program for any Dell-branded product. They'll also recycle your old PC for free, Dell or otherwise, with a Dell purchase; they will still recycle whatever you want to get rid of, though there's a bit of a fee involved. Dell has also partnered with the National Cristina Foundation, to take computers that are still in good working order and help disabled and economically disadvantaged children and adults receive the gift of technology. Recycling or reusing is as easy a clicking a few buttons on their website; after locating the magic numbers they need, you schedule a time and they come pick it up. Dell offers a similar recycling program in many places across the world, including Australia, Canada, Europe, Malaysia, New Zealand and Singapore. ::Dell via ::Gizmodo. See also ::Dell to Phase Out Brominated Flame Retardants and PVC by 2009
I used the Dell service recently to recycle my old Dell 21 inch CRT monitor (it broke so gave me the perfect excuse to get a flat screen that uses a 3rd the power). This free service is excellent and I consider there is no excuse for anyone with Dell branded products not to recycle. The only down side is that they expect you to box-up the item; not having the original boxes and given the fact that it was a 21 inch monitor this wasn't easy! Well done Dell, why isn't every pc manufacturer doing this?
Hats off to Dell! If you or your workplace has non-Dell items to recycle, you might consider something I just learned about: www.recycleforbreastcancer.org, which accepts all computers, peripherals, iPods, etc. and they pay the postage. What a great way to help the environment and research for breast cancer too! Also other ideas can be found at http://www.charityguide.org/volunteer/fewhours/obsolete-technology.htm which also has ideas for recycling CDs and video cassettes. I wish these recycling options would be advertised on TV as a public service!!