Micro Center Launches Eco-Friendly Recycling and Donation Programs
Responsible Recycling and Reuse
The Micro Center Electronics Recycling Program provides a simple and eco-friendly solution for customers looking to dispose of old electronics, including computers, TVs, mobile phones, computer components and peripherals, and smart home and networking gear. Devices can either be recycled responsibly, or, in partnership with Compudopt, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, laptops and desktops can be refurbished and distributed to communities in need.
Compudopt has already distributed over 111,056 computers, served more than 180,117 students, delivered 344,099 hours of technology training, and helped connect 30,590 households to essential digital resources, impacting over 610,101 individuals, while keeping over 711.3 tons of e-waste kept out of landfills.
"At Micro Center, we are dedicated to minimizing the environmental impact of technology," said Brad Kramer, CFO and Co-COO at Micro Center. "Our recycling plan and our partnership with Compudopt are both natural extensions of our mission to foster sustainability, while also supporting those who lack access to digital tools."
How It Works:
1. Choose Donate or Recycle: Customers can bring their old electronics to their nearest Micro Center location. For laptops and desktops, customers can choose to either have them responsibly recycled, or they can be refurbished and redistributed through Compudopt’s donation programs. Donors will receive a tax-deductible receipt for the value of their donation.
2. Eco-Friendly Disposal: Devices that are recycled by Micro Center have components such as metals and plastics repurposed, keeping hazardous materials out of landfills.
3. Community Impact: Every donated laptop or desktop helps bridge the digital divide by providing technology to students, families, and individuals in underserved communities. Compudopt’s programs focus on digital literacy and access, empowering individuals for educational and professional success.
By participating in this program, Micro Center customers are not only contributing to a more sustainable future but also joining a growing movement of individuals and businesses committed to the circular economy.
"Our goal at Micro Center goes beyond just providing technology," said Rick Mershad, CEO of Micro Center. "By combining recycling with opportunities to donate, we're offering convenient and responsible end-of-life options, making it easier than ever for customers to recycle or donate their equipment."
To get started, just stop by the Knowledge Bar inside your local Micro Center and talk to one of our expert associates or check out our info page here.
