Donating Computers

 

All computer equipment we provide is donated - mainly by federal and provincial government departments, and public-spirited companies (see list of major supporters here). The contributions of these key donors are greatly appreciated.

For potential new donors: By reinvesting your surplus IT equipment through our program your organization can play a major role in increasing the number of computers we provide to Alberta schools, libraries, and other learning-based organizations. Please send us your good surplus computers (P4 and above), laser printers and multi-media components. Please do not strip the equipment of vital operating components. Our refurbishing centres will use approved disk-wipe software to ensure all information is removed from hard drives, and a Microsoft operating system will then be re-installed. Our procedures are quick and simple, and all contributions will be acknowledged.

Tax receipts may also be issued for recent and functional equipment with all parts intact, as outlined below:

1. Tax receipts will be issued when specifically requested by donors, and when donors deliver (or assume cost of delivering) equipment to our shops in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, or Brocket. Receipts will be mailed to donors after donated equipment has been tested.
2. Receipts will be provided for functional LCD displays only that are 5 years or less in age. Receipts are no longer issued for CRT monitors.
3. Tax valuations are modified regularly according to current estimated prices. Current valuations (January 2011) are as follows:
   • Desktops:Intel Pentium4 (3.0 Ghz or higher) and any Intel Core Duo functional systems complete with LCD, mouse & keyboard qualify for a receipt of $150. Functional systems lacking display, keyboard & mouse qualify for a receipt of $75.
   • Laptops: Intel Pentium4 and Duo Core functional units complete with AC adaptors, memory & hard disk and wireless NIC qualify for a receipt of $150.
   • LCD "display" only qualifies for a receipt of $25.
   • Receipts cannot be issued for other components such as keyboards, mice, scanners when donated separately.

For additional information please call (780) 427-5262.

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