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Computer Recycling Holiday Hours Wednesday, December 18: 1pm - 4pm Starting Tuesday, January 7th, 2025 we will resume our regular hours Tuesday mornings 10am - 12pm (noon) note: these are drop in hours, we are sometimes also available for appointments, donations, etc. - email cr@theworkingcentre.org to set up a specific appointment time. |
We welcome donated computers and electronic equipment. Please come during open hours or email cr@theworkingcentre.org to make arrangements.
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Computer Recycling gives computers a second life and provides people with access to affordable technology.
Refurbish / Recycle
- Computer Recycling welcomes donated electronics which we refurbish and make available at a low cost. This meets an important need in our community and is an environmentally responsible way to dispose of electronics that you no longer require.
- We collect old computers, printers, monitors, phones, and other electronics.
- We completely wipe all donated equipment to ensure your private data is protected.
- While we accept older hardware donations, second generation Intel i-series or newer equipment is the most beneficial.
- By using donated equipment and free open source software, we are able to provide low cost computers for people living on a limited income.
- Any donated electronics that can not be repaired or is no longer useful is environmentally recycled.
Sales
- Computer Recycling sells computers and other electronic items and parts at an affordable cost.
- We sell refurbished and donated equipment such as: computers, computer parts, cables, printers, etc.
- We only offer computers with the Linux Mint operating system. It offers great functionality, operates faster, requires fewer updates, and the software is open souce so does not require costly licenses.
- These systems are designed to meet basic computer needs and are suitable for Internet browsing, e-mail, word processing, zoom, watching video, and using online tools.
- Computer Recycling store is open to the public for limited hours each week.
- Email us, and drop in during open hours to see what we offer.
- Tuesday mornings: 10:00 am - noon
- Wednesday afternoons: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Some systems are listed online through our Discord server: https://discord.com/invite/ayENXc8KCr
Repairs
- Due to limited capacity at this time, Computer Recycling is only able repair the computers that it has sold.
- Recycled parts available for sale such as: cables, drives, video cards, sound cards, modems, network cards, and more.
- When possible, we will offer advice and answer technical questions via email.
Training and Support
- We fully support and offer a warranty on the computers that we sell.
Linux Mint Operating System
Computer Recycling specializes in offering computers with the the Linux Mint. It is a great way to start experiencing open source software.
Our Linux Mint computers tend to be less expensive than the same computers running Windows because of the added licensing cost of Windows systems.
- Other operating systems such as Windows and Apple require expensive software licenses. Linux Mint can be used and easily reinstalled at no cost since it is "Free" (as in freedom) software. The General Public License used by Linux Mint allows you to copy and give out DVD copies of Linux Mint.
