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ReUse is the New Recycling
The fast pace of computer innovation has provided today’s technology users with more powerful systems at lower prices. This leaves many of us with a dilemma. Every time we upgrade one of our computers to gain more speed, more storage or more bells and whistles, we’re left with an older computer that no longer meets our needs.
For most of us, the easiest thing to do is to put the old computer system in a closet, storage or some other out-of-sight, out-of-mind location. The worst choice you can make is to put the computer (or any electronic equipment) in the trash. Landfills are no place for the harmful chemicals, including lead, cadmium, beryllium and mercury, found in virtually all digital equipment. With many other solutions available, there’s no reason to simply throw an old computer away. There is, however, a better solution that is both socially and environmentally responsible.
C2K’s comprehensive program of recycle, refurbish, and respond provides an ideal solution for this issue. C2K is committed to providing our donors with a free, green alternative for their technology, saving them the financial responsibility of storing or disposing of their eWaste. Additionally, donors get the added value of providing needed technology and its resources that has been traditionally denied to low-income families through C2K’s Technology Assistance Program. C2K receives your technology donation and refurbishes the computer systems (with a strong emphasis on data security) to place in the homes of low income families.
100% of your donation will be tax deductible!
How Do We Refurbish the Computers?
C2K understands the importance of security to our individual and corporate technology donors. Thoroughly deleting confidential data is essential and for businesses looking for ways to comply with the security requirements of legislation like the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act and The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, a sound policy on data control and destruction is crucial.
C2K receives computers systems and electronic devices from members of the community and from corporate donors. Often, many of the donated devices contain electronic data that is stored on the computer systems hard drive and electronic media. Much of this data consists of confidential and sensitive information, including student records, financial data, personnel records, and research information.
Protecting sensitive data.
STAGE 1: C2K uses a method of disk sanitation that is equivalent to the procedures detailed in the US Department of Defense National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual DoD 5220.22-M.
Hard drives that are not reusable are destroyed. At no time do hard drives pass through C2K’s custody without either being sanitized or destroyed through a secure Degaussing process.
Upon completion of our sanitation process all personal data as well as the Windows operating system and everything else on the hard drive is erased.
STAGE 2: As a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher, the next stage of the computer refurbishment process is to load a new Windows Professional operating system, Microsoft Office Suites, Microsoft Security Essential anti-virus software and various other useful software programs. Microsoft Certificates of Authenticity labels are then attached to each computer.
STAGE 3: The final stage involves checking the various components, such as memory chips, CD Rom drive, sound and video to make sure everything is in proper working order.
Continuous donations and pledges of other technology as it becomes available from our partners is the fundamental corner stone of our program. In an effort to obtain a steady and large supply of working, refurbished computers, we are constantly seeking new partnerships with corporations within our community to help achieve our growth goals.
Donate your computer or electronics and make the world a better place!
Recycling Unwanted Electronics is as easy as 1, 2, 3:
- Drop off your donations at our C2K warehouse located at:
8324 Miramar Mall
San Diego CA 92121
Monday through Friday 9:30 am until 5:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am until 3:00 pm. Directions to our facility - If you are a corporate donor with a large column of donations, contact Twyla Perry at (858) 200-9791 or tperry@c2sdk.org to schedule a pickup.
- Drop off at one of our waste event locations here.
C2K accepts all working and nonworking electronics including:
- Computers, Laptops (APPLE & PCs)
- Monitors (any size)
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Printers
- Copiers /Fax Machines
- Scanners
- Servers
- Routers and Switches
- Televisions
- Radios
- Stereo Equipment
- Speakers
- Cell Phones
- Land Phones
- VCRs, DVRs, Recorders
- Projectors
- Miscellaneous Cords
- Software
- Hardware
- Ink and Toner Cartridges (new)
- Tablets (iPads, Androids, ChromeBooks)