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Itasca County, Habitat for Humanity expand reuse program; county donates ~190–195 computers to PC's for People
Summary
Environmental Services reported a $163,004 MPCA reuse grant for the ReUse Itasca initiative and Habitat for Humanity co‑presented. The board approved donation of roughly 190–195 end‑of‑life monitors and computers to PC's for People to support reuse and local access to refurbished equipment.
Environmental Services Director Katie Benes and Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Jamie Mjolsness Gibeau updated the board on the ReUse Itasca pilot during the April 7 meeting and reported that Itasca County was awarded a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Statewide Waste Reduction and Reuse Grant totaling $163,004 to expand reuse programming.
The board also approved a separate management information services request to donate approximately 190–195 end‑of‑life monitors and computers to the nonprofit PC's for People. The meeting record includes a detailed inventory of serial numbers and models for the donated equipment. County staff said the donation supports the county’s waste‑reduction goals and helps local households and organizations obtain refurbished devices.
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