On Saturday, Jan. 10, Goodwill Industries (lincolngoodwill.org) Serving Southeast Nebraska, Inc. held its ninth annual Electronics Recycling Drive to celebrate National Technology Week. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Goodwill collected a total of 3,192 pounds of electronics from donors in the community.
Thanks to Goodwill’s partnership with Dell Reconnect, all electronic donations were either resold, refurbished or responsibly recycled. Working electronics were sold in Goodwill’s thrift stores in Lincoln and York, where the revenue helps fund employment services and programs in Southeast Nebraska. Nonworking electronics were shipped to Dell’s recycling centers and broken down in an environmentally responsible manner. By recycling used technology, Dell keeps reusable materials out of the landfill and decreases the amount of e-waste in the environment.
Events like the Electronics Recycling Drive not only protect the environment, but also create opportunities for individuals in our community to gain job training, employment support, and greater independence. Each donation plays a small but meaningful role in building a stronger, more sustainable Southeast Nebraska Lincoln Goodwill accepts electronics of all brands and conditions year-round at all retail locations. Stay up-to-date on upcoming events by following @LincolnGoodwill on Facebook and signing up for their e-newsletter.
To find a donation center near you, visit (lincolngoodwill.org).