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DELL AND GOODWILL OFFER FREE COMPUTER RECYCLING SERVICE FOR CONSUMERS IN WESTERN NEW YORK
Reconnect, a free drop-off program to recycle unwanted computers, was recently introduced by Dell and Goodwill Industries of Western New York. This program offers consumers in Western New York free recycling for any brand of computer equipment, in any condition, at ten convenient Goodwill locations, seven days a week.
“Goodwill Industries of Western New York is very happy to be a part of the partnership with Dell,” said Florence Conti, Goodwill’s President and CEO. “Responsible recycling of e-waste is critical to our environment and we are excited to offer this program to the communities we serve. We are glad to join other Goodwill/Dell Reconnect partners around the country in this beneficial community effort while supporting Goodwill’s mission and creating new jobs.”
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Goodwill Following New Donation Guidelines
in accordance with new Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) rules concerning testing for lead in toys and other children’s items; Goodwill is not able to accept the following donations: Cribs, Playpens, Car seats, Baby Walkers, Baby gates, Baby swings, Toys, Games, Puzzles Stuffed animals, Plastic Children’s Shoes, Children’s bicycle helmets, Bunk Beds, Halogen Floor Lamps, Bean Bag Chairs, Plastic Riding Toys, Pacifiers, Children’s plastic dishes\ utensils\cups\bottles, plastic bibs, Children’s books with foil, plastic pieces, etc. made for children under 12. We are posting signs stating this new policy at all our donation sites. In addition to no longer accepting these donations, we have removed the same from our store shelves.
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Donated Goods
Goodwill welcomes donations of saleable clothing, toys, household goods and furniture. You may bring your donation to one of our 5 area stores or to our collection centers conveniently located throughout Western New York. You may also receive tax benefits for your donation of clothes and household products. Click here to download a taxguide
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Clothing Drives
Goodwill is happy to coordinate corporate, volunteer group and neighborhood clothing drives. They are fun and easy to host -- plus, they are a convenient way to clean out your closet. Goodwill takes care of all of the details for you. The sale of the items we collect help fund Goodwill's job training programs. For information on hosting a clothing drive, please contact Moreen Pfohl, Director of Retail Operations, at #854-3494 x3313.
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