Goodwill Industries of Central Texas Computer Recycling Program processed 4,990,800 lbs of computer

e-waste which translates to 2,495 tons. Each month Goodwill Industries of Central Texas processes 250 tons

of electronic waste with 0% going to the landfill.

 

Based on the numbers above and using an EPA calculator for electronic waste conversion to equivalencies

saved this translates to:

• Energy savings (electricity to power) equal to 2352 US households in a year.

• Greenhouse Gas Reduction equal to removing 1662 passenger cars from the road per year.

• Solid Waste Reduction equal to solid waste generated by 765 US households in a year.