Dive Brief:
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Goodwill Industries of Denver has started a program which allows local businesses to recycle computers and electronics.
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The "Good Electronics" program converted an unused warehouse into a production space that houses a conveyor belt and a materials-handling system.
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Electronics such as computers are refurbished and sold online after the data has been eradicated; e-waste that cannot be fixed are dismantled and recycled.
Dive Insight:
There is no charge to businesses for this service. 15 people are employed, including five with disabilities.