Old Computer Taking Up Space?
So, you have an old computer, maybe more than one. You’re not planning on selling it, and it's taking up space in your already jam-packed home office space. What are you going to do with it? This just may be your solution.
In observance of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd, the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield’s public library, in collaboration with Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, will host a computer recycling collection starting Tuesday, April 20th, through Friday, April 30th. The event is part of the Dell-Reconnect residential recycling program, an initiative that works in partnership with the Goodwill.
Accepted items include: monitors, scanners, computer mice, printers, keyboards, laptop batteries, ink and toner cartridges, computers, hard drives, speakers, cords, and cables. The collection is only for computers and computer accessories. Television sets will not be accepted.
Clearing your home of outdated technology and disposing of these items responsibly is a great way to celebrate Earth Day. This collection has become something of an annual tradition for the athenaeum and we’re excited to partner with Goodwill to offer it again this year. ~ Technical Services Supervisor Autumn Mawhinney
Library patrons can drop off recycled items during regular library hours in the designated bin, located near the Athenaeum’s Wendell Avenue entrance. For daily hours of operation, please visit pittsfieldlibrary.org.
Remembers, if you are dropping off a computer/laptop, make sure that you first remove all personal data from devices, as neither Dell nor the Berkshire Athenaeum is liable for data removal or protection.
Since July 2018, over 73,000 pounds of computer equipment has been recycled thanks to the Dell-Reconnect partnership with four Berkshire County Goodwill stores. The Dell-Reconnect program was established in 2004. Trained staff in 44 states sort and process collected equipment that is picked up and recycled by Dell. Revenue from Dell’s program supports Goodwill’s employment placement and job training services.
For more information about the recycling event, you can call 413-499-9480 or send an email to info@pittsfieldlibrary.org
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