WHAT: Goodwill Keystone Area and Reworld™ will announce a free e-waste recycling program representing a six-fold increase in open and fee-free electronics recycling capacity in 22 Pennsylvania counties.
Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) and Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center, along with spokespeople from Goodwill Keystone Area and Reworld™, will deliver brief remarks about the community and environmental impact of the new program. A Q&A session and photo opportunity for media will follow.
WHO:
● Jessica Shirley – Acting Secretary, PA DEP
● Ed Lada, Jr. – President and CEO, Goodwill Keystone Area
● Gordon Burgoyne – Business Manager, Electronics Recycling, Reworld™
● Robert (Bob) J. Bylone Jr. – President, Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center
WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Goodwill Keystone Area Store and Donation Center
1200 Market St., Lemoyne, PA 17043
WHY: This initiative is designed to dramatically increase Pennsylvania residents’ access to free e-waste in 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties, providing a no-cost recycling option for items such as televisions and computer monitors, which typically cost residents money to recycle.
The program aims to collect half a million pounds of electronic waste in its first year. As electronic waste continues to grow at a rapid pace, responsible recycling solutions are essential for sustainable community development and environmental protection. The program leverages the advanced recycling technology of Reworld™, having recycled more than 135 million pounds of e-waste, and Goodwill’s extensive network to manage and recycle e-waste responsibly. There are 46 Goodwill Keystone Area locations participating, with a list of specific sites and additional details available at yourgoodwill.org.
ON-SITE CONTACT: abowyer@coynepr.
Coyne PR for Reworld
ABOUT GOODWILL KEYSTONE AREA:
Goodwill Keystone Area, serving 22 counties in central and southeastern Pennsylvania, operates with a mission to support individuals facing barriers to employment. Through donations, retail operations and job training programs, Goodwill helps community members achieve self-sufficiency and advance sustainability.
ABOUT REWORLD™:
Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, focuses on transforming waste into valuable resources. Committed to a carbon-negative vision, Reworld™ supports its partners in achieving significant environmental impacts through innovative waste management technologies.
