Supporting Families While Their Children Receive Medical Care

What is Recycle 4 Ronald?

THIS BUSINESS-ONLY EVENT IS NOT INTENDED FOR PUBLIC COLLECTIONS. SUNNKING WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCOMMODATE PARTICIPANTS WHO ADVERTISE THEMSELVES AS A PUBLIC COLLECTION SITE.

With Recycle 4 Ronald, Sunnking is introducing a new way for businesses to give back. Modeled after the success of e-Scrap for Camp, this campaign supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester (RMHCR), which helps families of sick children.

Here’s how it works:

1. Businesses collect electronics for recycling from employees.
2. Sunnking picks up and responsibly recycles the items.
3. A portion of the proceeds is donated to the charity.

This initiative combines sustainability and compassion, easing the burden on families while making recycling easy for businesses.

How Does R4R Work?

Buffalo, Rochester, and Whitesboro, NY-area businesses are encouraged to gather electronics from their employees, friends, and family members for two weeks. Sunnking provides boxes to collect items and will pick them up for FREE! For every pound of electronics Sunnking recycles from your organization, a portion of the proceeds are donated to RMHCR to fund future programs.

• Each participating location will have the opportunity to collect electronics from employees, friends, and family for two weeks. After the registration period closes, a Sunnking representative will contact you via email with supply drop-off and electronics pick-up dates. Please do not announce your collection event until you receive these dates.

• Sunnking will provide collection boxes and pallets during the day before your scheduled collection at no cost. Supplies must be kept dry and indoors.
• Box dimensions are approximately 48"W x 40"L x 48"H, and they sit on top of a standard pallet. Your facility must have dock access OR doorway ground level clearance (no stairs) to accommodate the pallets, boxes, and a pallet jack used to move the collection material.
• Electronics will be picked up by Sunnking during the day after your scheduled collection and recycled at no cost.
• Sunnking will track and record the net weight of electronics recycled from each participating location and provide a report and Certificate of Donation at the end of the campaign to the email address provided at registration.
• At the end of the campaign, Sunnking will donate a portion of the proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities for every pound of electronics recycled. The donation usually happens around September 1st to honor Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
• Please refer to our list of acceptable materials for recycling before participating.
• CRT televisions and monitors will be collected; however, they will not contribute to the final donation due to their high recycling cost.
• You will receive marketing materials that you can use to generate excitement about the event via email.

Recycle 4 Ronald FAQ

How often does the Recycle 4 Ronald fundraiser occur?

• This free program happens once-per-year for businesses in Western New York, Central New York and the Finger Lakes Region. Drop-off and pick-up timelines vary based on your physical location.

Can I participate as an individual?

• Sorry, Recycle 4 Ronald is designed to help businesses impact local lives. If you're still interested you can forward this page to your company’s Operations or IT Managers – it's FREE for them to sign-up!

What happens to device hard drive information?

• Sunnking uses a multi-pass process to ensure 100% of your data is permanently removed from all hard drives.

What does Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHCR) do?

• The Rochester-based nonprofit provides a supportive “home-away-from-home” for families while their children receive critical medical care.
• From lodging and transportation to meals and emotional support, the organization focuses on easing the challenges families face, allowing them to prioritize their child’s well-being. All families are welcome to visit the Family Room and Family Lounge, offering comfort and care during difficult times.

Can My Business Participate in Recycle 4 Ronald and e-Scrap for Camp?

• Yes! When you fill out the form, you will be asked if you would like to donate to Camp Good Days, the Ronald McDonald House Charities, or both! If you choose to donate to both, the proceeds will be split between the two charities.

Should I advertise that my company is participating in the program?

• Yes and no. Yes, we encourage our participants to spread the word among their family, friends, and employees! No, we do not advise any advertisements to the public promoting your business location as a drop-off site. Sunnking offers free drive-thru e-Recycling Events to the public throughout New York State, or consumers can recycle electronics at Sunnking's statewide partner drop-off sites.

More About RMHC of Rochester

The Rochester nonprofit operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization and is not owned or managed by McDonald’s. However, McDonald’s Owner/Operators in the Greater Rochester area have played a significant role in its history and continue to provide essential support.

Their involvement dates back to 1990, when they partnered with the University of Rochester Medical Center and local donors to fund the launch of the Westmoreland House. In 2005, they also contributed to the opening of the House Within the Hospital.

Over the years, the McDonald’s Owner/Operators have been invaluable partners, funding expansions, serving on boards, volunteering, sponsoring events, and engaging suppliers, employees, and customers to support the nonprofit’s mission.