Acer’s Takeback Program

Details on Acer’s TakeBack Program

Who is Acer?	Acer is the #2 selling computer company in the world, # 3 in the U.S. Some people in the U.S. still don’t know the Acer name, but might recognize Gateway and e-Machines, brands which Acer also owns.
How to use Acer’s mailback recycling service	Acer has just recently launched a mailback service to recycle your old Acer branded products for free in the U.S., but you must pay a shipping and handling fee of $15 – $40 per box. For old Gateway or e-Machines products, there is a different program, using Dealtree’s trade-in service. If your old Gateway or e-Machine has value, they will send you a check for the trade-in value. You can also use this site (enter your state) to see if there are other recycling options for you in states with takeback laws. This page explains more details about how Acer complies with the takeback laws in each state.
Where are Acer’s collection sites?	Acer says they are now partnering with Best Buy for collecting and recycling old Acer products. So you can take them back for free for recycling at any Best Buy.
How do I know if Acer will handle my e-waste responsibly	Acer has recently published their recycling vendor requirements, which is an important step towards transparency. But this document reveals a very weak recycling policy. Acer’s vendor requirements show a very weak policy regarding responsible recycling. They do not ban the export of e-waste to developing countries. They have developed requirements that line up with the very weak R2 recycling standards, which allow the export of toxic e-waste to developing countries. For that reason, we recommend that you NOT use the Acer takeback program.
Does Acer use recyclers who are e-Stewards?	Acer does not disclose its vendor(s) for their consumer takeback program. They do state that they work with a company called GEEP – Global Electronics Reycling – for institutional takeback. GEEP is not an e-Steward.
Link for more info	Acer’s recycling website