About Us

CACRC’s Mission: To promote environmental leadership and access to technology through responsible recycling of computers and other electronics, saving toxic material from the landfills and redirecting technology to individuals in need.

History

CACRC was incorporated as a Non-Profit Organization in 1996, and is one of the first non-profits in the country to become R2 & RIOS certified. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, CACRC recycles E-Waste throughout the Gulf Coast Region and participates in regional city and parish recycling events. CACRC reuses and recycles over 1,500 tons of electronic discards annually from government agencies, businesses, and individuals.

As a licensed Microsoft Third Party Refurbisher (TPR), CACRC manages community programs (Computers for Louisiana Families) selling at a discount to seniors, veterans, and other non-profits, schools, and low income families. These computers are loaded with the latest Windows software and carry a one year warranty.

In 2006, CACRC spearheaded a national hurricane relief effort following Hurricane Katrina and donated over 3,500 computers to families and businesses that were affected.

In 2020, through a grant partnership with BRAF, CACRC distributed 1400 computers to families following Louisiana’s shut down during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
CACRC has received numerous recognitions and annual LA DEQ Environmental Leadership Awards.

Board Of Directors

President: Bob Dillemuth – Retired
Renee Pierce, Retired
Heather Day, Owner – The Red Cake Events Co.
Lee Moreau, Sr. Director of Support & Learning – Prism HR
Scotty Drake – Retired
Rebecca Kelley, Program Specialist – Digitunity

Executive Staff

Michael Rachal, Executive Director

Michael is a native of Natchitoches, Louisiana and currently a resident of Carencro, Louisiana. After graduating from Natchitoches Central High School in 2012, he moved to Lafayette, Louisiana where he attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. There he attained both his Bachelor’s & Master’s degrees; he’s currently a doctoral candidate at Walden University. Michael joined CACRC’s leadership team in 2021, serving as Director of Resources and most recently as interim Executive Director. His passion for the organization and its mission shine brightly through him daily, with his bold personality and radiant smile. Michael is commited to the responsible recycling of electronics and bridging the digital divide by keeping electronic devices out of landfills and redirecting them into the hands of those who need them most. “I am excited and humbled to be leading this amazing organization into its future, and I look forward to doing my part to help make Louisiana a little more green.” said Michael. Michael is a dog dad to his goldendoodle, Dasher, a brother to 5 sisters, an uncle of 7, and a friend to many, as he never meets a stranger. In his spare time, he loves traveling home to his “favorite place to vacation”, Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he’s surrounded by family and friends.