PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's public library, will host a computer recycling collection in partnership with Goodwill Industries of the Berkshires and Southern Vermont from Tuesday, April 22, through Saturday, April 26, 2025, in observance of Earth Day.

 

The collection is facilitated through a collaboration with the Dell-Reconnect residential recycling program. 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.

 

According to data provided by Maryam Kamangar, Goodwill's vice president of executive affairs and territory expansion, the Dell-Reconnect partnership with four Berkshire County Goodwill Stores has recycled 213,801 pounds of computer equipment between July 2018 and June 2024.

 

Olivia Bowers, adult services and programming supervisor at Berkshire Athenaeum, stated that the library is pleased to partner with Goodwill for this annual collection, noting its contribution to community engagement and environmental protection in recognition of Earth Day.

 

Recyclable items can be dropped off in designated bins during regular library hours. Individuals recycling computers and hard drives are advised to remove all personal data, as neither Dell nor the Berkshire Athenaeum assumes responsibility for data removal or protection.

 

Established in 2004, the Dell-Reconnect program involves trained staff in 44 states who sort and process collected equipment for recycling by Dell. Revenue generated from the program supports Goodwill's employment placement and job training services.

 

For additional information regarding the recycling event, the public can call 413-499-9480 or email info@pittsfieldlibrary.org.