Dell Named to Solid Waste Advisory Committee for U.S. Conference of Mayors
The U.S. Conference of Mayors today announced Dell has been named a member of the Solid Waste Advisory Council to the Municipal Waste Management Association (MWMA).
In 1994, the U.S. Conference of Mayors passed a resolution, entitled "Shared Responsibility for Waste Reduction," and directed the MWMA to explore a joint and cooperative development of a system to reduce waste through partnerships between government, manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers.
"We invited Dell to join our advisory committee in May, after we met with Dell executives and heard about their impressive computer recycling initiatives," said Sarah Lile, Environmental Commissioner, City of Detroit and MWMA President. "For those of us responsible for residential waste collection and recycling, we truly appreciate Dell coming to the table to jointly discuss solutions for dealing with electronics waste."
Dell has collected more than 800 tons of unwanted computer equipment for donation and recycling during the Dell Recycling National Tour as of July 7. The tour has included stops in 14 U.S. cities, including Dallas; Nashville, Tenn.; Philadelphia; Miami and Portland, Ore. The Denver event collected a record 200 tons of computer equipment. The final collection event will be held in Atlanta on July 12. Also this year, the company launched a computer recycling program for U.S. consumers that offers convenient at-home pick-up.
"This is a complex issue, and it will take all of us working together to develop sustainable solutions that share responsibility between industry, government and consumers," said Pat Nathan, Dell's senior executive for the environment. "We're pleased to join the Solid Waste Advisory Committee to help work towards that goal."
About the Municipal Waste Management Association
Affiliated with The United States Conference of Mayors, MWMA is dedicated to and driven by the needs of municipal solid waste directors, environmental commissioners and public works professionals. Formed in 1982, MWMA promotes operational efficiencies, facilitates information, fosters innovation and promotes legislative advocacy around Superfund, brownfields redevelopment, clean air, clean water and waste to energy regulations.
About Dell Recycling
Dell Recycling provides an affordable and convenient reuse and recycling program for U.S. consumers who want to donate, recycle, trade-in or auction unwanted computers and related equipment. Dell is a partner in the Environmental Protection Agency's national education campaign "Plug-In eCycling." Information on Dell's consumer recycling program can be found at www.dell4me.com/recycling; business customers should visit www.dell.com/assetrecovery.
About Dell
Dell Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $36.9 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com. |
