Dallas Community Recycles 12 Tons of Unwanted Computer Equipment as Part of ``No Computer Should Go to Waste Dell'' Recycling 2003 National Tour.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 14, 2003

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The first stop on phase two of the Dell Recycling National Tour attracted approximately 200 Dallas-area residents who dropped off 12 tons of unwanted technology equipment at Saturday's recycling event at Richland College.

"It is important that we dispose of computer equipment in an environmentally safe fashion," said U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (3rd Dist.-Texas). "Dell, along with their partners, should be commended in taking the initiative in this very important environmental issue."

The 15-city Dell Recycling 2003 National Tour runs through July 12 and aims to collect 400 tons of unwanted computer and electronics equipment to be recycled or donated to local charities through Dell's donation partner the National Cristina Foundation. According to Pat Nathan, Dell's senior executive for environmental affairs, "Phase one of the tour was such a huge success, we decided to host free recycling events in 10 more cities. Dallas has gotten phase two of the tour off to a great start. Thank you, Dallas."

"Our city, through the Mayor's Recycling Task Force, is right now in the midst of making a major effort to upgrade and broaden the use, effectiveness and reach of our city's recycling program," said Laura Miller, Mayor of Dallas. "Recycling is a greatly important aspect of environmental protection efforts. It is not only good and healthy, but it's smart business. And we applaud the work and the leadership of Dell Computer, Richland College and our other partners in this program."

Non-profit and community partners for Saturday's recycling event included the Sustainable Dallas Conference, City of Dallas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Recycling Alliance of Texas, and Richland College, a member of the Dallas County Community College network. More than 25 community volunteers from eight separate community organizations worked from dawn to dusk collecting technology equipment ranging from desktops and monitors to printers.

"We commend Dell's initiative. It is a good first step toward diverting all computers from landfills," said Margie Haley, Co-chair, 5th Annual Sustainable Dallas Conference. "We encourage all businesses to adopt more sustainable practices. Events like this are a great way to raise the public's awareness of sustainability and the measures each of us must take as a continuing commitment to lessen our overall impact on the environment."

For consumers unable to take advantage of the recycling tour (www.dell.com/recyclingtour), Dell offers the ability to register online for convenient and affordable home pick-up of unwanted notebooks, desktops, monitors and select peripherals for only $15 per unit. Also, Dell customers buying new Dell printers can recycle their old printers at no additional cost. Additional information can be found at www.dell4me.com/recycling.

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 The National Cristina Foundation

Every day, across America and around the world, National Cristina Foundation is working to ensure that used computer resources that no longer meet an enterprise's needs are given a second productive life as a tool for developing human potential. To date, hundreds of thousands of computers have been donated at no cost to either donors or recipient organizations since 1985, and millions of people throughout the United States and abroad have been helped to lead more independent and productive lives. For more information, visit www.cristina.org.

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 year totaled $35.4 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.