DALLAS, July 14, 2026

AT&T Customers Donate 10K lbs. of E-Waste and $1M to Support Laptop Giveaways Nationwide

AT&T’s Retail E-Waste Campaign turns recycled electronics into laptops for families, supporting its $5B digital divide commitment

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AT&T Customers Donate to Support Laptop Giveaways Nationwide

Key Takeaways:

  • AT&T will host 10 retail laptop distribution events, giving a total of 1,000 laptops, turning customer recycling into direct community support.
  • Customers have recycled more than 10,000 pounds of electronics and donated more than $1M in trade-in value to support laptop distributions.
  • With recycling bins in more than 200+ stores, the campaign gives customers a simple way to reduce e-waste while contributing to AT&T’s broader $5B commitment to help 25M people get and stay connected by 2030.

In time for back-to-school season, AT&T is hosting 10 laptop distribution events at retail stores nationwide and giving away 1,000 refurbished laptops to students through the company’s collaboration with Compudopt and Human-I-T. The effort is supported by AT&T’s Retail E-Waste Campaign, through which customers have recycled more than 10,000 pounds of electronics at participating AT&T stores and donated more than $1M in trade-in value to help reduce landfill waste and expand access to technology.

Through these events, eligible students will receive refurbished laptops and backpacks to help them prepare for the school year. Access to a reliable device is essential for students to complete schoolwork, apply for jobs, access services, and stay connected. These distributions illustrate how customers are driving impact for families across the country by participating in AT&T’s Retail E-waste Campaign and promoting more responsible electronics disposal.

Launched in 2025, AT&T’s Retail E-Waste Campaign allows customers to recycle old cell phones, tablets, and charging cords at more than 200 stores nationwide. For every 10 pounds of eligible e-waste collected, AT&T provides one laptop to help narrow the digital divide in the communities it serves. By connecting circularity with digital inclusion, the program gives customers an easy way to take action locally while contributing to a larger national effort.

“Our Retail E-Waste Campaign shows what’s possible when our customers take a simple action that creates meaningful impact,” said Mylayna Albright, VP of Corporate Responsibility at AT&T. “By recycling old devices, customers are helping reduce e-waste while putting laptops directly into the hands of students and families who need them. It’s a powerful example of how environmental responsibility and digital access can work together to help more people get connected and prepared for the future.”

AT&T Customers Donate to Support Laptop Giveaways Nationwide
AT&T Customers Donate to Support Laptop Giveaways Nationwide

This program continues to expand opportunities for customers to participate, helping reduce electronic waste while supporting students and families who need devices to learn, work, and stay connected.

Laptop distributions will take place on the following dates at the following AT&T retail store locations:

  • Tuesday, July 14, 4:30 PM-7 PM: AT&T Alameda (11410 Gulf Freeway, Houston, TX 77034)
  • Thursday, July 16, 4:30-7 PM: AT&T Wallisville (15419 Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77049)
  • Tuesday, July 21, 4:30-7 PM: AT&T Aurora City Place (14401 E. Bayaud Ave., Aurora, CO 80012)
  • Thursday, July 30, 4:30-7 PM: AT&T Park Lane (9100 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 72531)
  • Tuesday, Aug. 4, 4:30 PM-7 PM: AT&T North Arlington (1002 N. Collins St., Arlington, TX 76011)
  • Thursday, Aug. 6, 4:30-7 PM: AT&T Northlake (4805 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, GA 30345)
  • Tuesday, Aug. 11, 4:30-7 PM: AT&T White Oak Crossing (7055 White Oak Rd Ste A1, Garner, NC 27529)
  • Thursday, Aug. 13, 4:30-7 PM: AT&T Gadsden (901 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35901)
  • Tuesday, Aug. 18, 4:30-7 PM: AT&T Trailside (4907 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98015)
  • Thursday, Aug. 20, 4:30-7 PM: AT&T Potomac Yard (3725 C Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22305)

The Retail E-Waste Campaign is part of AT&T’s broader environmental stewardship program, supporting responsible recycling and waste reductions while also advancing the company's efforts to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability, and safe adoption. AT&T has committed $5 billion to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030, and the company will distribute 30,000 laptops nationwide in 2026.

 

About Philanthropy at AT&T  

At AT&T, our corporate responsibility work is dedicated to bridging the digital divide across the country. We are committed to providing people of all ages and from every community with the essential resources they need to thrive in the digital era. For generations, we have supported programs that impact millions of individuals nationwide, and since 2021, we have committed $5 billion to initiatives that enhance connectivity, promote digital literacy, and improve access to high-speed internet. Our efforts particularly focus on uplifting communities, including students, older adults, and un-or underemployed individuals, ensuring everyone can participate in the digital world and benefit from its opportunities.

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