
E-Waste to Empowerment: Donating Recycled Tech
Donate your used tech and help bridge the digital divide
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Do you have a laptop, tablet, or smartphone that you no longer use?
Instead of letting it collect dust in a drawer, you can donate it to a good cause.
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In DustBusters RC, in our non-profit section we collects used tech and donates it to students in need. We securely erase all personal data from donated devices, and then refurbish or repair them as needed.
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Your donation can make a real difference in the life of a student.
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Access to education: A computer can help students with their schoolwork, research, and creative projects.
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Bridging the digital divide: Many students from low-income families do not have access to computers at home. Donating your used tech can help level the playing field and give all students a chance to succeed.
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Environmental impact: Donating your used tech helps to reduce e-waste and conserve resources, also helps to keep it out of landfills, where it can pollute the environment.
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Make a difference in a student's life: Donating your used tech can make a real difference in the life of a student in need. It can help them to:
- Improve their grades
- Get into a better school
- Prepare for a better future
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Donating is easy.
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Visit our website or participant communities listed below to learn more about our organization and how to donate.
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(List soon to be update)
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We accept donations of all types of used tech, including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and accessories.
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We offer free pickup in select areas.
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Text or voice message with the information for pickup.
Donate today and help a student in need!
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Here are 8 Steps for Repairing, Refurbishing and Donating your used Electronic Equipment.
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1. Equipment Collection:
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Electronic equipment can be collected through:
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Drop-off points: Drop-off points at schools, libraries, community centers, and other public places.
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Online & by phone donations: Request a pickup of your donations of electronic equipment.
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Call/Text (206)566-2680
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Email info@dustbustersrc.com
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2. Equipment Inspection:
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Each piece of equipment is inspected to determine its condition:
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Functionality: The equipment is checked to see if it turns on and functions properly.
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Components: The equipment's components are checked for damage or failure.
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Software: The equipment's software is analyzed for malware or errors.
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3. Equipment Repair (if necessary):
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Equipment that needs it is repaired:
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Components: Damaged or failed components are replaced.
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Software: The hard drive is formatted and a new operating system is installed.
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Cleaning: The equipment is cleaned both inside and out.
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4. Password Removal:
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All passwords are removed from the equipment:
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User passwords: User account passwords are removed.
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BIOS passwords: BIOS passwords are removed.
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Hardware passwords: Hardware passwords are removed, if any.
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5. Military-grade Data Erasure:
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All information on the equipment is securely erased:
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Data erasure software: Data erasure software is used to overwrite all data on the equipment.
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Demagnetization: The hard drive is demagnetized to remove any traces of data.
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6. Final Cleaning:
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The equipment is cleaned one last time:
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Exterior: The exterior of the equipment is cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Interior: The inside of the equipment is cleaned with compressed air.
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7. Matching:
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The equipment is paired with a low-income student:
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Needs assessment: The needs of the students are assessed to determine what type of equipment they need.
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Equipment assignment: Equipment is assigned to students based on their needs.
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8. Donating the Equipment to its New User:
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The equipment is delivered to the student:
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Training: The student is offered training on how to use the equipment.
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Technical support: Technical support is offered to the student in case they have any problems with the equipment.
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This 8-step process helps ensure that donated electronic equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for use by low-income students.
Donate your used tech today!

Now accepting electronic toys:
Battery operated & RC toys
