PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In observance of Earth Day on Thursday, April 22, the Berkshire Athenaeum will host a computer recycling collection starting Tuesday, April 20, through Friday, April 30.

 

The event, that is in collaboration with Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont, 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; 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"Clearing your home of outdated technology and disposing of these items responsibly is a great way to celebrate Earth Day.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," said Technical

Services Supervisor Autumn Mawhinney.

 

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.

 

Individuals should be sure to 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, please call 413-499-9480 or email info@pittsfieldlibrary.org