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Electronic Recycling

Teaming up with Dell, we are the hub for electronic recycling in Michigan. We recycle game consoles, computers, printers and many other electronics! The recycling process will turn old electronics into new products! This process prevents tons of toxic e-waste from entering the environment. 
 
We’re one of the only electronic recyclers in Michigan to accept CRT monitors. Most places charge you to dispose of them, we don’t!
What Can I Recycle?
Where Can I Recycle?
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Environmental benefits

Why Recycle?

Electronic recycling is where one person can make a big difference. Taking your computers and electronics to a qualified recycler makes a bigger impact on the environment than you realize!

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Natural Resources

When we recycle electronic components reusable materials are recovered to be used in manufacturing. Recovering materials gives us a chance to make new electronics out of the old. With enough recycling we will no longer rely on mining to produce electronics. In other words, we can save the environment by recycling more. During the recycling process we can recover about 15% of the gold that they use to create the electronics. This means 85% comes from mining the Earth’s natural resources.

Responsibility

Save The Environment

Toxic chemicals including lead, mercury, cadmium, and chromium make up many electronics. Dumping these into the environment releases chemicals which can destroy the environment. Old CRT monitors can contain between 4 to 8 pounds of lead. Exposure to lead can cause widespread health issues for both humans and animals.

Safety

Data Security

Data security makes people nervous about recycling their old computers. Recycling electronics with Data security makes people nervous about recycling their old computers. Recycling electronics with Goodwill Industries we go through a thorough data destruction process. This includes game consoles, tablets, laptops, desktops, and any other smart device. We decommission hard drives and format any memory cards we receive. Computers, tablets, and laptops are reset to original factory form.

What Can Be Recycled?

Computers

Both laptop and desktop computers, along with their accessories (monitors, keyboards, mice, etc). Yes we even recycle CRT monitors, for free!

Video Game Consoles

Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, Gameboy and all versions, Sega, Game Gear, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox one, Playstation 1-4, and any other video game console!

Printers

Both new and old printers, laser, inkjet, and other versions can be recycled.

Other electronics

Any "smart" device and various office equipment.

Electronic Recycling Locations

With stores throughout Southwestern Michigan you can bring your electronics to any one of our stores to be recycled!

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Questions about recycling?

Send us your questions!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for? ¿Para quién es este?
People who want a career in early childhood education. Personas que quieren una carrera en educación infantil.
What is it? ¿Qué es?
A career pathway with support to help you reach your long-term career goals. Una formación vocacional con apoyo para ayudarlo a alcanzar sus metas profesionales a largo plazo.
What is an apprenticeship? ¿Qué es un aprendizaje?
An apprenticeship pays you while you get trained for the job. Un aprendizaje le pagará mientras le capacitan para el trabajo.
When will it begin? ¿Cuándo empezará?
You can apply for this apprenticeship beginning January 2021. It is full-time. Puede aplicar para este aprendizaje a partir de enero de 2021.La posición es a tiempo completo.
If I’m offered a position where will I be employed? Si me ofrecen un puesto, ¿dónde trabajaré?
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Why is this opportunity being offered? ¿Por qué se ofrece esta oportunidad?
To have more people with credentials to work in early learning and child care programs in the neighborhood. To help create more home child care slots in the neighborhood. Tener más personas con credenciales para trabajar en programas de educación temprana y guarderías en el vecindario. Para ayudar a crear más espacios de cuidado infantil en el hogar en el vecindario.
Why should I apply? ¿Por qué debo solicitar un puesto?
You should apply if you want a career where you can make a difference in the lives of children and families in your neighborhood. Debe presentar una solicitud si desea una carrera en la que pueda marcar una diferencia en la vida de los niños y las familias de su vecindario.
How can I apply? ¿Cómo puedo solicitar un puesto?
Complete this form. Complete este formulario de interés.