Reworld Expands Free E-Waste Recycling Program Across Northeastern Pennsylvania Through Goodwill NEPA Partnership

Reworld has expanded its electronic waste recycling network in Pennsylvania through a new partnership with Goodwill Industries of Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA), adding free e-waste collection sites across 11 counties. The program was officially launched on July 15 at the Goodwill Industries of NEPA Store and Donation Center in Scranton and is designed to provide residents with more convenient disposal options for end-of-life electronics.

The expansion builds on Reworld’s existing collaboration with Goodwill Industries of Keystone, which has collected more than 4 million pounds of electronic waste across 22  counties in central and southeastern Pennsylvania over the past two years. Reworld said it has recycled more than 160 million pounds of e-waste through its electronics recycling operations to date.

Under the new agreement, Goodwill Industries of NEPA’s network of 10 retail stores and three donation centers will serve as collection points for a range of electronic devices, including computers, monitors, printers, televisions, networking equipment, keyboards, mice, and cable boxes. Electronics that cannot be refurbished or resold by Goodwill will be transferred to Reworld for recycling.

The partnership is intended to improve access to electronics recycling in northeastern Pennsylvania, where residents have often faced limited collection opportunities and disposal fees for items such as televisions. By expanding the number of permanent drop-off locations, the program aims to divert more electronic waste from landfill while increasing participation in responsible recycling.

“Our new partnership with Goodwill Industries of NEPA extends our reach across the state of Pennsylvania, providing more residents with the opportunity to dispose of end-of-life electronics responsibly at no cost,” said Gordon Burgoyne, Business Manager of Electronics Recycling at Reworld. “We remain committed to utilizing our expertise and facilities to manage the e-waste of northeastern Pennsylvania residents under the state law.”

Goodwill Industries of NEPA said the initiative supports both environmental and community objectives by encouraging reuse where possible and recycling products that have reached the end of their service life.

“This free program is a testament to Goodwill Industries of NEPA’s commitment to our community and the environment,” said Kate Dempsey Jones, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of NEPA. “It will reduce waste, reuse items that are still useful and responsibly recycle electronics while advancing sustainability in our communities.”

The program is also supported by MRM, which works with electronics manufacturers to help ensure compliance with Pennsylvania’s regulatory requirements for covered electronic devices.

“Through the support of electronics manufacturers, MRM is proud to support the expansion of convenient electronics recycling opportunities for residents throughout Northeast Pennsylvania,” said Tricia Conroy, Executive Director of MRM. “Our ongoing partnerships with Reworld and Goodwill are helping make responsible recycling more accessible while advancing our shared commitment to environmental stewardship and a circular economy.”

Collected electronics will be sorted by Goodwill Industries of NEPA before being refurbished for reuse or processed for recycling by Reworld. The companies said downstream recycling activities will comply with the Pennsylvania Covered Device Recycling Act and international e-Stewards standards.

Source: Reworld

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