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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • (List soon to be update)

  • We accept donations of all types of used tech, including laptops, tablets, smartphones, and accessories.

  • We offer free pickup in select areas.

  • 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:

    • Drop-off points: Drop-off points at schools, libraries, community centers, and other public places.

    • Online & by phone donations:  Request a pickup of your donations of electronic equipment.

    • Call/Text (206)566-2680

    • Email dustbusters.rc.wa@gmail.com

    • 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:

    • Functionality: The equipment is checked to see if it turns on and functions properly.

    • Components: The equipment's components are checked for damage or failure.

    • 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:

    • Components: Damaged or failed components are replaced.

    • Software: The hard drive is formatted and a new operating system is installed.

    • 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:

    • User passwords: User account passwords are removed.

    • BIOS passwords: BIOS passwords are removed.

    • 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:

    • Data erasure software: Data erasure software is used to overwrite all data on the equipment.

    • 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:

    • Exterior: The exterior of the equipment is cleaned with a damp cloth.

    • 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:

    • Needs assessment: The needs of the students are assessed to determine what type of equipment they need.

    • 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:

    • Training: The student is offered training on how to use the equipment.

    • 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!

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Now accepting electronic toys: 

Battery operated & RC toys

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© 2025 DustBusters RC. Proudly created By Raul Rendon              WhatsApp and Text  (206)566-2680                DustBusters.RC.WA@gmail.com

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