Denver residents can donate used computers and laptops at the tap of an app
On Thursday, April 21, Uber will partner with the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Blue Star Recyclers to support the final donation push of the groups’ month-long computer recycling drive.
For one day only, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents of Denver wishing to support the cause will have the option to request the ‘DONATE’ option through the Uber app for a computer collection pick-up within minutes. The used computers and laptops collected will be recycled by Blue Star Recyclers – a National Association for Information Destruction-certified electronics recycler that create jobs for people with autism and other disabilities – to be put into low-income households or schools for free or at a low cost.
“We’re excited that Uber is joining the effort to help collect used computers and laptops for our community members that need them most,” said Blue Star Recyclers CEO Bill Morris. “It’s great that a local tech company, like Uber Denver, is supporting this effort by making collection simple for Denver residents.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with Blue Star Recyclers and Uber on this drive,” said Denver Metro Chamber President and CEO Kelly Brough. “We know we work better together and this is a great example of organizations coming together to support an organization that puts Coloradans to work while ensuring we safely recycle electronics that may have otherwise gone to a landfill.”
All collected computers will be delivered to the Chamber, which has been collecting recycled computers for Blue Star Recyclers since March 22 as part of the computer recycling drive. This month-long initiative culminates on Earth Day, this Friday, April 22.
HOW TO REQUEST
1. Open your Uber app between 11a.m. and 2p.m. on Thursday, April 21
2. Toggle to DONATE in your app
3. Tap ‘REQUEST COMPUTER PICKUP’ and an Uber will be there in minutes to collect your items for donation to support Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Blue Star Recyclers’ computer recycling drive
If you’re unable to request a pickup during the promotion, you can still help by bringing in your used computer or laptop to the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce at 1445 Market St. in Denver by Friday, April 22.
This is just one way the Chamber works to be a leader in sustainable and green practices, which also include Certifiably Green Denver, LEED and Energy Star ratings (and the Chamber just improved its Energy Star rating by six points); a composting and recycling program; a solar array and wind turbine on its roof; and a provides eco passes to all interested employees at no charge.
About the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
For nearly 150 years, the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce has been a leading voice for Colorado’s business community. With a membership that spans the state and includes 3,000 businesses and their 300,000 employees, the Chamber is a strong advocate for small and large businesses. For more information, go to denverchamber.org.
About Blue Star Recyclers
Blue Star Recyclers is a nonprofit organization that is a certified electronics recycler who exists to create jobs for people with autism and other disabilities. Refurbished computers are then put into low-income households and schools for free or at a low cost.
About Uber
Uber gives people the power to push a button and get a ride. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 300 cities today, Uber’s rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer. Follow us on Twitter @Uber_CO and find us on Facebook: Uber.