How to Donate Computers

Currently we can accept:

• PC base units 1.8Ghz processor or faster (probably no more than 3 years old)
• colour deskjet printers (in full working order - no Lexmarks please as the replacement cartridges are too expensive)
• colour A4 scanners (in full working order)
• flat screen / TFT monitors (in full working order)
• speakers (in full working order)

Donors - please contact us to ensure your donation is suitable and, if so, to arrange a mutually convenient time when you can deliver to our workshop (unfortunately due to our financial situation we currently have to charge to collect individual donations). Please do not simply turn up on spec or leave equipment outside - we work flexible hours and our workshop is not always staffed or we may be in a meeting.

How Pass IT On uses Donated Computers

Donated IT equipment is either given to clients with disabilities or sold to raise funds to support Pass IT On's work.

Data Security

Pass IT On uses data shredding software (DBan) in order to wipe hard drives of all data. This program uses the same algorithms as the software used by the US Department of Defence. If a hard drive is faulty and cannot be wiped, it is physically destroyed before being sent for recycling. Any identifying labels are removed before the equipment is passed on, however we are unable to delete ultra violet marks.

WEEE [Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment] Regulations

In accordance with European legislation, Pass IT On is registered with SEPA [Scottish Environmental Protection Agency] for the repair and/or refurbishment of WEEE.

Electrical Safety

Before donated equipment is passed on, it is PAT tested for electrical safety.

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