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− | When someone wants to donate a computer or related item to Free Geek, they do so in Receiving. This area is | + | When someone wants to donate a computer or related item to Free Geek, they do so in Receiving. This area is Staff only for data security purposes, however a volunteer runner may assist the staff member when large donations or rushes occur. There is a [[Receiving Calendar|Receiving calendar]] now available for pre-notification of Receiving staff and volunteers. |
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== First, meet the donor == | == First, meet the donor == | ||
# Ask if they're here to make a donation. Direct them to the store or front desk if they are not. | # Ask if they're here to make a donation. Direct them to the store or front desk if they are not. | ||
− | # '''There are no longer fees for monitors or TVs UNLESS a large business (10+ employees) brings more than seven.''' | + | # '''There are no longer fees for monitors or TVs UNLESS a large business (10+ employees) brings more than seven or CCTVs are being donated.''' |
# Help them unload. | # Help them unload. | ||
− | # As they unload, fill out a tally sheet, indicating quantity of each type of item they are donating. | + | # As they unload, fill out a tally sheet, indicating quantity of each type of item they are donating (Check inside boxes! Donors like to repackage). |
# Give them the tally sheet and direct them to the front desk. | # Give them the tally sheet and direct them to the front desk. | ||
# Finally, thank them for donating! They are the first step to keeping e-waste out of landfills. | # Finally, thank them for donating! They are the first step to keeping e-waste out of landfills. | ||
== Items we '''do not''' accept == | == Items we '''do not''' accept == | ||
− | There are certain items that people might try to donate that we do not accept. You can suggest that people contact '''Metro Recycling Information Center at (503) 234-3000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday''' for instructions on how to properly dispose of these items. | + | There are certain items that people might try to donate that we do not accept. You can suggest that people contact '''Metro Recycling Information Center at (503) 234-3000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday''' for instructions on how to properly dispose of these items. There is also an "Other Recyclers" list that they can pick up at the front desk. |
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== Items that we '''do''' accept == | == Items that we '''do''' accept == | ||
− | * Most items can be put away in boxes in | + | * Most items can be put away in boxes in sorting. Some need to be moved elsewhere in the building. See map for details. |
− | * If there are a lot of donations coming in, concentrate big items like monitors, systems, and printers first. | + | * If there are a lot of donations coming in, concentrate big items like monitors, systems, and printers first. Data Security is of paramount importance! |
* Filling out a tally sheet is important for Free Geek's database - that's how we log how many items we have collected from the community! | * Filling out a tally sheet is important for Free Geek's database - that's how we log how many items we have collected from the community! | ||
* There are thousands of devices that can be incorporated into a computer that are not listed here. We take all of them. Additionally, there are many types of non-computer equipment that we do take. If you don't know what they do, ask a staff member. | * There are thousands of devices that can be incorporated into a computer that are not listed here. We take all of them. Additionally, there are many types of non-computer equipment that we do take. If you don't know what they do, ask a staff member. | ||
− | *'''If you are unsure of any item, talk to | + | *'''If you are unsure of any item, talk to another staff member!''' |
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|'''CRT Monitors''' | |'''CRT Monitors''' | ||
[[Image:CRT.jpg]] | [[Image:CRT.jpg]] | ||
− | | | + | All CRT Monitors are now recycled. |
+ | |'''Recyclers''' without '''"Uncovered Electronic Devices" stickers''' go in the '''"CRT Monitors" gaylord''' These should be Tetris-ed by a staff member. '''Recyclers''' with an '''"Uncovered Electronic Devices" sticker''' go on the '''Non-CED shelf'''. If you have not been trained to stack monitors in gaylords ask a Recycling supervisor to show you or place the monitor next to the gaylord. | ||
Monitors no longer have a charge unless a donor brings more than 7 CRT's and special circumstances apply, which will be determined by the Receiving staff person. | Monitors no longer have a charge unless a donor brings more than 7 CRT's and special circumstances apply, which will be determined by the Receiving staff person. | ||
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|'''LCD Monitors''' | |'''LCD Monitors''' | ||
[[Image:LCD.jpg]] | [[Image:LCD.jpg]] | ||
− | | | + | |Go to the LCD Testing Shelves. |
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|'''Televisions''' | |'''Televisions''' | ||
[[Image:Television.jpg]] | [[Image:Television.jpg]] | ||
− | | | + | |If they are small enough to fit on the TV shelves, they can go there. If they are too large for the shelf, they go on the floor near the TV Shelf. LCD TVs are tested with LCD Monitors. |
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|'''Printers''' | |'''Printers''' | ||
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|'''Speakers''' | |'''Speakers''' | ||
[[Image:Speakers.jpg]] | [[Image:Speakers.jpg]] | ||
− | | | + | |Computer Speakers should have all components gathered (both speakers, power, and audio cable), rubber-banded, and placed in a paper bag. They are tested in Receiving. Large Speakers go to the "Wall of Sound" in the corner of the Receiving Hallway for A/V to test. |
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|'''Keyboards''' | |'''Keyboards''' | ||
[[Image:Keyboard.jpg]] | [[Image:Keyboard.jpg]] | ||
− | |Put in | + | |Put in Keyboard Incoming bin |
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|'''Mice''' | |'''Mice''' | ||
[[Image:Mouse.jpg]] | [[Image:Mouse.jpg]] | ||
− | |Put in | + | |Put in Mouse Incoming bin |
|- | |- | ||
|'''Laptops''' | |'''Laptops''' | ||
[[Image:Laptop.jpg]] | [[Image:Laptop.jpg]] | ||
− | |Give to a staff member to be locked up | + | |Give to a staff member to be locked up in the SDA |
|- | |- | ||
− | |'''Apple | + | |'''Apple All-in-ones''' |
[[Image:Apple.jpg]] | [[Image:Apple.jpg]] | ||
− | |Mac shelf | + | |Mac shelf in the SDA |
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|'''Cards and Motherboards''' | |'''Cards and Motherboards''' | ||
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|'''Floppy Drives''' | |'''Floppy Drives''' | ||
[[Image:Floppydrive.jpg]] | [[Image:Floppydrive.jpg]] | ||
− | |Recycle in | + | |Recycle in CBM |
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|'''CD-ROM Drives''' | |'''CD-ROM Drives''' | ||
[[Image:Cddrive.jpg]] | [[Image:Cddrive.jpg]] | ||
− | |Recycle in | + | |Recycle in CBM |
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|'''CD-RW and DVD Drives''' | |'''CD-RW and DVD Drives''' | ||
[[Image:Cdrom.jpg]] | [[Image:Cdrom.jpg]] | ||
− | | | + | |Optical Drives Box |
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|'''Floppy Disks''' | |'''Floppy Disks''' | ||
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|'''CD-ROMs''' | |'''CD-ROMs''' | ||
[[Image:CD1.jpg]] | [[Image:CD1.jpg]] | ||
− | |Destroy and put in CD box, unless it's a factory pressed linux disc, in which case send to store. | + | |Destroy if a burned CD and put in CD box, unless it's a factory pressed linux disc, in which case send to store. |
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|'''VCRs and DVD Players''' | |'''VCRs and DVD Players''' |
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When someone wants to donate a computer or related item to Free Geek, they do so in Receiving. This area is Staff only for data security purposes, however a volunteer runner may assist the staff member when large donations or rushes occur. There is a Receiving calendar now available for pre-notification of Receiving staff and volunteers.
First, meet the donor
- Ask if they're here to make a donation. Direct them to the store or front desk if they are not.
- There are no longer fees for monitors or TVs UNLESS a large business (10+ employees) brings more than seven or CCTVs are being donated.
- Help them unload.
- As they unload, fill out a tally sheet, indicating quantity of each type of item they are donating (Check inside boxes! Donors like to repackage).
- Give them the tally sheet and direct them to the front desk.
- Finally, thank them for donating! They are the first step to keeping e-waste out of landfills.
Items we do not accept
There are certain items that people might try to donate that we do not accept. You can suggest that people contact Metro Recycling Information Center at (503) 234-3000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday for instructions on how to properly dispose of these items. There is also an "Other Recyclers" list that they can pick up at the front desk.
Photocopiers | Major Appliances |
Microwaves | Smoke Detectors |
Styrofoam | Alkaline Batteries |
Items that we do accept
- Most items can be put away in boxes in sorting. Some need to be moved elsewhere in the building. See map for details.
- If there are a lot of donations coming in, concentrate big items like monitors, systems, and printers first. Data Security is of paramount importance!
- Filling out a tally sheet is important for Free Geek's database - that's how we log how many items we have collected from the community!
- There are thousands of devices that can be incorporated into a computer that are not listed here. We take all of them. Additionally, there are many types of non-computer equipment that we do take. If you don't know what they do, ask a staff member.
- If you are unsure of any item, talk to another staff member!
Item | Where It Goes |
---|---|
Systems | Evaluation 2 |
CRT Monitors | Recyclers without "Uncovered Electronic Devices" stickers go in the "CRT Monitors" gaylord These should be Tetris-ed by a staff member. Recyclers with an "Uncovered Electronic Devices" sticker go on the Non-CED shelf. If you have not been trained to stack monitors in gaylords ask a Recycling supervisor to show you or place the monitor next to the gaylord.
Monitors no longer have a charge unless a donor brings more than 7 CRT's and special circumstances apply, which will be determined by the Receiving staff person. |
LCD Monitors | Go to the LCD Testing Shelves. |
Televisions | If they are small enough to fit on the TV shelves, they can go there. If they are too large for the shelf, they go on the floor near the TV Shelf. LCD TVs are tested with LCD Monitors. |
Printers | All printers go to Printerland |
Scanners | All scanners go to Printerland |
Speakers | Computer Speakers should have all components gathered (both speakers, power, and audio cable), rubber-banded, and placed in a paper bag. They are tested in Receiving. Large Speakers go to the "Wall of Sound" in the corner of the Receiving Hallway for A/V to test. |
Keyboards | Put in Keyboard Incoming bin |
Mice | Put in Mouse Incoming bin |
Laptops | Give to a staff member to be locked up in the SDA |
Apple All-in-ones | Mac shelf in the SDA |
Cards and Motherboards | Card and motherboard box |
Floppy Drives | Recycle in CBM |
CD-ROM Drives | Recycle in CBM |
CD-RW and DVD Drives | Optical Drives Box |
Floppy Disks | Recycle in the box labeled Floppy Discs |
CD-ROMs | Destroy if a burned CD and put in CD box, unless it's a factory pressed linux disc, in which case send to store. |
VCRs and DVD Players | DVD players with remotes go to the AV incoming area
DVD players or recorders without remotes get cut and put in the CBM. Portable DVD Players get taken to the All-In-One shelf in Recycling. All VCRs or VCR/DVD combos get cut and put in the CBM. |
Stereo Systems | Receivers, amps, equalizers, etc. should be stacked neatly in the A/V incoming area.
Cassette Tape or single-disc CD players or recorders get cut and put in the CBM. Small FM, Cassette, or CD boomboxes get cut and put in the CBM. |
Telephones | Bring Multi-Line phones to Bulk Sales, For others - Recycle in the box labeled Copper Bearing Materials |
Cell Phones | Give to staff member or put in lock box. |
Wall-warts | Put in box labeled Wall-Warts for further sorting |
Cords | Check the board above the cord cart to see which cords are needed in the store. Cords not needed by the store go in the cart.
All else ask a staff member. |
What to do when times are slow
- Wrap cords, count them, and pack them in a box. Label box with quantity and type of cord when full.
- Clean up. Often there are abandoned cardboard boxes to break down and put away, sweeping up to be done, etc.
- Move receiving boxes to their designated areas - e.g. advanced testing box to advanced testing, steel box to recycling.
If you would like to fill up the store box with lots of great cabling, please see: cables for the store