A key part of ReliaTech’s program is refurbishing computers. These machines, which are put through a rigorous 25-step process, are then distributed to low-income individuals, schoolchildren, churches, schools, senior centers and other institutions in our community for re-use. We rely on local individuals and companies to help us with this program by donating their out-of-service computers and computer-related equipment.
ReliaTech is an approved collector of electronic waste (#100968) under the SB20 regulations of the State of California. That means we handle any e-waste left with us properly according to the state’s laws and regulations.
We accept any sort of e-waste except large appliances. What can be reused is refurbished or repaired and placed back in service. We recycle the rest under strict procedures that assure that nothing goes to landfill and that no toxics are exported.
For information on our program for corporate donors, click here.
Click here to see why you should recycle your computer when you are done with it.
Click here to arrange a tax-deductible equipment donation or to request a recycling pick-up, or call 510 236-7000.
There are a lot of good reasons to donate your out-of-date computers and equipment to ReliaTech.
- A tax deduction for the value of your equipment
- Helping the environment by keeping electronics waste out of landfills
- Creating jobs in the comunities where we live and work
- Helping the environment by enabling the valuable materials in your equipment to be recycled and reused
- Providing a useful computer to a low-income family, child, school, church, senior center, or other member of the community.
- Helping budding computer technician learn their craft by refurbishing your old equipment.
- Complying with government regulations on the disposal of electronic equipment
ReliaTech is happy to accept the following types of equipment for refurbishing or recycling:
- Computers systems; PC or Apple Macintosh
- Printers
- Cables and wires
- RAM, disk drives, circuit boards, and components
- Fax machines
- Telephones and telephone systems
- Scanners
- External disk drives, optical drives
- Modems
- Networking equipment
- Keyboards, mice and other peripherals
- Digital cameras
- Video and audio equipment
- Televisions
- Audio equipment
- Small appliances
If you have 5 or more PCs to donate, we may be able pick them up at no charge. Give us a call or click here to create an on-line request for a pickup. Otherwise, please bring your donation to one of our locations. Click here for addresses of our locations in San Pablo and San Francisco.
How you benefit
When you donate your out of service equipment to ReliaTech
- We do not charge you to accept equipment for recycling
- If you have 5 or more computers we will often pick them up at no charge to you
- You get a generous tax deduction for the value of the equipment
How the community benefits
All recycling and refurbishing is done my members of our community who are current students or recent graduates of the Stride Center. Gold Star Certified Renewed Computers are provided to nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, low-income individuals and families, and small businesses. We make a positive impact in our community by providing great computers at remarkably low cost. ReliaTech is the nonprofit social enterprise of The Stride Center – our efforts directly help the communities where we work.
You may qualify for a tax deduction for your computers and e-waste donations.
Call 510 236-7000 today!
