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Date: Thursday, 2 June 2005

Title: Dell, National Park Service Team Up

Source: http://www.recyclingtoday.com/news

Remarks: Wednesday, May 18, 2005

The National Park Service, which previously had relied on its own processes to store, donate or auction its outdated computer systems, has chosen Dell services to operate its computer recycling program. In making the decision, the National Park Service stated the decision is meant to create an easier way to properly dispose of older technology. "We are standardizing on Dell Asset Recovery Services because of the commitment from Dell to recycle these systems in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency standards," said Dom Nessi, chief information officer, National Park Service. "We were spending lots of time coordinating the disposal of our outdated computers which was difficult to manage, provided little return on investment and caused concern about where they were ending up." "The National Park Service employees can now turn over their equipment disposal function to Dell so they can focus on serving their community," said Hord Tipton, CIO for The Department of the Interior. "Our partnership with Dell will bring more value to our employees and constituents by helping us be more environmentally aware while also saving time and money."