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Giving Electrical Goods is a great way of helping out the community. Whether it is your personal computer or from your workplace, or an unused television, your donation can assist an individual or community organisation get ac cess to a key tool for learning and communication while also helping to reduce waste.
The following organisations accept donations of computers and other electricals either for recycling or refurbishing and distribution.
Please note that many electrical goods are just too old to be useful and different recycling organisations have different rules about what they can and can't accept. It's important to get in touch with each organisation to check their requirements before you make your donation - otherwise they may end up having to dispose of the goods at considerable expense .
SELECT YOUR STATE
National
Computers
• Computer Technologies for schools
Other Electrical Goods
• Product Stewardship Australia
Computers
Computer Technologies for Schools
The Computer Technologies for Schools project facilitates donations of surplus computers and information and communication technologies (ICT) equipment for use in schools throughout Australia. Australian school students and their teachers gain greater access to and a better understanding of computer technologies enabling them to participate in the information age. The minimum standard for the donation of Information and Communications Technology equipment is as follows:
• Pentium 4 standard computers and file servers or Celeron equivalents
• 15 inch and above LCD monitors (17 inch and above preferred)
• Keyboards, mice and power cords
• Pentium 4 and above working laptop and notebook computers (Pentium 4 preferred)
• Peripheral equipment such as printers, scanners, modems, backup units and uninterruptible power supplies, network equipment such as hubs, routers, switches and print spoolers
• Electronic equipment such as smart boards, electronic whiteboards, photocopiers
• Software and consumable items
• Incomplete equipment such as PCs missing their Hard drives may be accepted with prior notification
Please note that some States, especially those that operate recycling centres, accept incomplete equipment.
Contact:
Email: ctfs@edna.edu.au
Website: http://www.ctfs.edna.edu.au/ctfs/go
There are 2.4 million Australian households that have no PC or internet access. Help these disadvantaged Australians get online by donating your organisation's superseded PCs. By the end of 2009 we had delivered over 25,000 PCs across Australia. However, our aim is to deliver another 50,000 PCs as quickly as possible so urgently need more PCs.
Contact:
Website: http://www.workventures.com.au/connectit/pc-disposal-service
Other electrical goods
Product Stewardship Australia (PSA) is a not-for-profit, industry-led organisation that will help recover and recycle electronic and electrical products in an environmentally sound manner.
PSA
is a membership based organisation established to develop and deliver appropriate solutions for end-of-life (or obsolete) electronic and electrical products on behalf of its members.
Contact
Website : http://www.productstewardship.asn.au/index.htm
Australian Capital Territory
Computers
• GreenPC
• Mitchell Resource Management Centre and Mugga Lane Landfill and Resource Management Centre
Other electrical goods
• Mitchell Resource Management Centre and Mugga Lane Landfill and Resource Management Centre
Computers
Description: Charity Computers receives computers, refurbishes and distributes them at cost price to unemployed people, single parents and pensioners. They also provide subsidised computer repair, discount computer lessons, and free Helpdesk service. Only accept IBM compatible computers.
Eligibility: Services are targeted at unemployed people, single parents and pensioners in ACT. All concession holders, including seniors, students and not-for-profit organisations are eligible.
Contact:
Address: PO Box 6742, Charnwood, ACT 2615
Phone: 02 6101 6931
Fax: 02 6259 8034
Email: admin@charitycomputers.com
Website: www.charitycomputers.com
Description: GreenPC accept preferably working or reusable computers.
GreenPC is a contribution by Infoxchange Australia to provide affordable computers to individuals facing difficulty acquiring new computer equipment, as well as to charities and community groups. GreenPC is itself a non-profit organisation.
For computers that are in working order or reusable order this service is free of charge. For those that are not in working order, a fee is charge to cover recycling costs.
Ring or email first to discuss and arrange drop off times.
Eligibility: The only qualification for an individual, family or community group to have access to a Green PC computer is that they be holders of current Health Care Card, Non for profit organisation or are able to verify their low income status in some other way.
Contact:
Address: PO Box 5610, Hughes, ACT 2605
Phone: 02 6232 5256
Email: act@greenpc.com.au
Website: www.greenpc.com.au
Mitchell Resource Management Centre and Mugga Lane Landfill and Resource Management Centre
Description: Both centres provide recycling services for computers.
Computers are sent to Melbourne for recycling at a facility run by Sims Metal. At that facility plastics and other easily recycled materials are extracted, while monitor glass and circuit boards are sent to established recycling facilities overseas.
Eligibility: Public, business
Contact:
Location: Flemington Rd, Mitchell ACT and Mugga Lane, Symonston ACT
Phone: 02 6207 2500
Email: no.waste@act.gov.au
Website: www.nowaste.act.gov.au
Description: Drop-off old and unwanted cartridges of any brand and type in special ‘Cartridge 4 Planet Ark’ boxes. A free collection service from your office is also available, with no waste going to landfill guaranteed.
Eligibility: Public, business
Contact
Location: Australia Post, Officeworks , Harvey Norman, Tandy, Dick Smith Electronics and PowerHouse stores.
Website: www.planetark.com
Other Electrical Goods
Mitchell Resource Management Centre and Mugga Lane Landfill and Resource Management Centre
Description: Both centres provide recycling services for televisions.
Televisions are sent to Melbourne for recycling at a facility run by Sims Metal. At that facility plastics and other easily recycled materials are extracted, while monitor glass and circuit boards are sent to established recycling facilities overseas.
Eligibility: Public, business
Contact:
Location: Flemington Rd, Mitchell ACT and Mugga Lane, Symonston ACT
Phone: 02 6207 2500
Email: no.waste@act.gov.au
Website: www.nowaste.act.gov.au
Description: Recycles all types of E Waste including computers and televisions. Recycles minimum of 95% of components. Charges apply/ Please contact for details.
Contact:
Location: Parkwood Recycling Estate, Recycling Circuit, Macgregor ACT
Phone: 02 6254 2379
Website: www.renewableprocesses.com.au
Description: Collection and sale of small electrical goods, fridges/freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers, televisions etc. Must be in working condition. Collection services available. Various drop off sites around Canberra and Queanbeyan, call for further details.
Contact:
Address: 15 Mildura St, Fyshwick ACT 2609
Phone: 02 4428 5089
Fax: 02 9519 2924
Website: Find a Store – http://salvosstores.salvos.org.au/shop/find-a-store
ADRA – Adventist Development and Relief Agency
Description: ADRA Op Shops totally rely on donated goods and are predominantly staffed by volunteers. They are funded by their own operations. ADRA Op Shops accept donations of electrical goods in working order to supply as affordable goods to those in need.
Contact:
Address: Shop 2, 14 Lonsdale St, Braddon AVT 2612
Phone: 02 6257 3890
Fax: 02 6257 3890
Website: www.adra.org.au
N ew South Wales
Computers
• Computer Technologies for School
• Technical Aid to the Disabled
Other electrical goods
Computers
Workventures – corporate donations:
Description: There are 2.4 million Australian households that have no PC or internet access. Help these disadvantaged Australians get online by donation your organisation’s superseded PCs.
Thoughtful disposal of superseded PCs offers a great triple bottom line solution to PC disposal because our service is cost effective and supports important social and environmental outcomes.
Contact us to find out more about becoming a donor.
Contact:
Phone: 02 9282 6932
Email: steve.macready@workventures.com.au
Website: www.workventures.com.au
Project: Computer Bank Hunter reuses donated computer equipment and through the Community Helping Association, makes such computers available to community organisations or deserving people. Donated equipment which is of no use is disposed of in a responsible way. Computer Bank Hunter does not sell computer equipment, other than as e-waste. NB - We are not able to recycle any computer equipment.
Eligibility: Computer Bank Hunter will supply refurbished computers free of charge to community groups and deserving people at their discretion.
Address : Rear, 30 Verulam Rd. Lambton, NSW (Deliveries Monday 9:00am to 2:30pm only )
Phone : (02) 4965 6259
Website : www.chha.org.au/cbh
Project: Computer Bank Illawarra is a not-for-profit, non-government, volunteer based organisation . As part of our commitment we provide free basic computer systems to disadvantaged individuals, families and community groups.
We accept computers from Pentium III upwards and do not accept fax machines, TVs, stereos, mobile phone or kitchen appliances.
Eligibility: You are eligible if you are on a low income, the holder of a concession card and can pick up the computer from Computer Bank in Fairy Meadow. Fill in the application form here.
Address: 28 Jardine St, Fairy Meadow, NSW 2519
Phone: (02) 4284 8676
Website: http://www.cbi.org.au
Project: Computer Bank New England is a fully incorporated volunteer- based.not for profit, organisation with its aim to assist disadvantaged groups and individuals with access to computers at low or even no cost. Based in Uralla at 19 Hill St, Computer Bank donates computers to adults who are either studying at university or TAFE and cannot afford a computer and also to school children of any age, who do not have access to a computer at home.
Eligibility: Requests for assistance can be made at any time. Prospective recipients are required to complete and lodge and application form. Applications are assessed by a reference panel and when approved, contact is made to discuss client needs in more details assess abilities and establish appropriate supply arrangements.
Address: 19 Hill St, Uralla NSW, 2358 (services Armidale, Urualla and associated areas.
Phone: (02) 6778 4918
Email: cbne@users.tpg.com.au/ cbne
Website: http://users.tpg.com.au/cbn
We use your redundant e-waste so we can offer free computers etc to students, elderly, disabled and disadvantaged from all walks of life and we are doing our best to help keep our landfill free of e-waste. Please call before visiting our site as we are not always there due to pickups and we make arrangements to meet you there at a suitable time. Please contact by phone to confirm they can accept the goods.
*Please note there is a $5.00 per CRT monitor and printer charge (exception for schools and charity's).
Contact
Address: Unit 3/9-11 Abel Street, 5th roller door along on right. Jamisontown NSW 2750.
Phone: 02-9623-6473
Website: http://computersforyoungandold.vpweb.com.au/default.html
Computer Technologies for Schools
Description: The Computer Technologies for Schools project facilitates donations of surplus computers and information and communication technologies (ICT) equipment for use in schools throughout Australia. Australian school students and their teachers gain greater access to and a better understanding of computer technologies enabling them to participate in the information age.
Contact:
Email: ctfs@edna.edu.au
Website: http://www.ctfs.edna.edu.au/ctfs/go
Mission Australia Computer recycling program is undertaken by Work for the Dole participants and through this program the participants gain a wide range of skills as the often fix broken computers to operational order. Computers are then donated to disadvantaged groups.
Drop off Address: 1-4 Ralph Black Drive, Nth Wollongong
Details: Other Sites in Dapto, Wollongong, Warilla and Nowra. Please call for addresses.
Phone: 02 4225 9820
Email: fitzgibbonj@missionaustralia.com.au
Reverse Garbage is a not-for-profit co-operative that aims to reduce the amount of land fill . They accept Computer parts of any make or model, Laptops, Circuit boards, keyboards, power supplies,
monitors and printers. To help facilitate donations, we encourage drop-offs to the center, preferably by appointment. All donations are assessed upon arrival.
Drop off times are:
Mon-Sat:
9am-4pm
Sun: 10am-3pm
Reverse Garbage also pick up items at no cost.
Contact:
Address 8/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9569 3132 or (02) 9569 3012
Email: marrickville@reversegarbage.org.au
Website: http://www.reversegarbage.org.au/index.html
Renewable recycles is a social enterprise of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Australia (PRA) a NSW based non- profit organisation which was established in 1955. Their goal is to reduce the amount the amount of ewaste that ends up as toxic land fill . To achieve this goal Renewable Recyclers provide the following services:
• Collection
• Secure date erasure
• Recycle
• Processing
• Reuse
Contact
Address: 5/13 Ralph Black Drive, North Wollongong NSW 2500
Phone: 1300 594 636
Email: renewable@pra.org.au
Website: http://www.renewablerecyclers.org.au/
Technical Aid for the Disabled
With an increasing need to reduce waste, TAD's Computer Support Service offers a greener alternative for organisations , government departments and IT providers who need to dispose of obsolete and decommissioned computers. Each one of our refurbished computers makes a difference to the lives of our clients.
As a Microsoft Registered Refurbisher we are able to give your computer donations another life by refurbishing them and getting them ready for use by someone else.
We prefer equipment that is still in working order. The following equipment is particularly useful:
• IBM - compatible computers with Pentium IV or better processors.
• Monitors - 17 inch or better LCD display.
• Computer software - Licensed program or games software.
For more information, please call 1300 663 243 and choose Option 1 or email css@tadnsw.org.au
Other Electrical Goods:
Description: Collection and sale of small electrical goods, fridges/freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers, televisions etc. Must be in working condition. Collection services available. Various drop off sites around NSW, call for further details.
Contact:
Address: Level 1, 4 Archbold Rd, Minchinbury NSW 2770
Phone: 02 9834 9030
Fax: 02 9677 1782
Website: Find a Store – http://salvosstores.salvos.org.au/shop/find-a-store
Reverse Garbage is a not-for-profit co-operative that aims to reduce the amount of land fill . They accept TVs , parts, cords, speakers, sound systems etc. (if in any doubt please ask us) . To help
facilitate donations; we encourage drop-offs to the center , preferably by appointment. All donations are assessed upon arrival.
Drop off times are:
Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm
Sun:
10am-3pm
Reverse Garbage also pick up items at no cost.
Contact:
Address 8/142 Addison Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9569 3132 or (02) 9569 3012
Email: marrickville@reversegarbage.org.au
Website: http://www.reversegarbage.org.au/index.html
At our discretion, we accept donations at our retail store, arrange collections from donating premises and 'mine' the local council household clean-ups.
We take most household goods in good, reusable condition. Electrical appliances (when we have room and only in going order) and some whitegoods. Call for a current list of those items we may not, at the time, be able to collect. We do however have a list of other options that might be useful. Refer to our website for collection areas and times .
Contact
Address: Building 34, 142 Addison Road, Marrickville, NSW, 2204
Phone: 02 9568 6280
Fax: 02 9564 1034
Website: http://www.bower.org.au/
Queensland
Computers
Other Electrical Goods
• GIVIT
Computers:
Description: Rotary Club of Nundah Computers 4 Kids Inc. is a non profit organisation. The project refurbishes ex Government, Corporate and private PCs for distribution to disadvantaged students of any age. C4K has been a Microsoft Approved Refurbisher since 2004.
Corporate donations – If you are working for or know of a business that is about to upgrade their computer systems, we are only too happy to accept superseded equipment, providing it meets our minimum specification (Pentium 3 or better).
Private donations - If you have a personal computer (Pentium 3 or better), IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND YOU HAVE THE ORIGINAL DRIVER DISK( S) we can accept it for refurbishment. We are unable to accept Pentium 1 and 2 computers unless they are part of a shipment of Pentium 3 or better. This is due to a lack of orders from the Third World for the lower specification machines. It is a sad fact of life that older equipment often cannot be refurbished to meet our quality control standards so would be better off with a recycler. As we incur recycling charges for equipment which can't be turned into a reliable homework computer system, C4K reserves the right to decline acceptance of equipment unsuitable for refurbishment. We also do not refurbish Apple Macs or dot matrix printers.
Contact:
Address: PO Box 23, Nundah QLD 4012
Phone: 07 3165 4600
Email: requests@computers4kids.com.au
Website: www.computers4kids.com.au
Project: ComputerBank Queensland supplies computers and associated information technology to financially disadvantaged individuals and community groups at no cost
We take donations of working computer equipment (Pentium III or 700 MHz or better) from the corporate sector and the public. These are then refurbished by volunteers in Brisbane and distributed to those who need them.
Contact
Email: mailbox@cbq.org.au
Other Electrical Goods:
Description: Collection and sale of small electrical goods, fridges/freezers, washing machines, clothes dryers, televisions etc. Must be in working condition. Collection services available. Various drop off sites around Queensland, please call for further details.
Contact:
Address: 46 Main Street ATHERTON QLD 4883
Phone: (07) 4091 3224
Website: Find a Store – http://salvosstores.salvos.org.au/shop/find-a-store
Where/How you can Donate : GIVIT will find a worthy recipient for your good quality items including clothing and furniture and match it with a recipient in need. Go to our donate page!
What happens with your donation: Items are given directly to those in need.
Contact:
Email: info@givit.org.au
Website: http://www.givit.org.au
South Australia
Computers
• Smart State PC Donation Program
• ACS PC-Recyclers Special Interest Group
Other Electrical Goods
• Lifeline
• RSPCA Thrift Shops Brighton and Blackwood
Computers
ITShare South Australia Inc
Project : Recycling technology to provide access to all. ITshare recycles computers and other technology and installs Open Source software. Technology is donated to people and organisations that may not otherwise have access to technology.
Contact :
Address: 1
Euston Road Aldgate, South Australia 5154
Email : itshare@itshare.org.au
Website : www.itshare.org.au
Smart State PC Donation Program
Project : The SA Government has established a community assistance initiative called the Smart State PC Donation Program. The Program aims to re-allocate surplus computing stock to community groups. Frequently asked questions about the program can be accessed here: http://www.premcab.sa.gov.au/dpc/community_donation.html
Contact:
Phone : (08)
8226 3627
Email : martin.andrew@dpc.sa.gov.au
Website : www.premcab.sa.gov.au
Anglicare – Digital Depot
Project: As part of Anglicare's Enterprise Services, the Digital Depot seeks to refurbish Personal Computers and IT equipment and sell at minimal cost to low income earners in South Australia and Northern Territory. The Digital Depot accepts donations from corporations and the public with the assurance of complete data security.
As a member of the Microsoft Authorised Refurbishers programme, all PCs have licenced Windows and MS Office installed. PCs have the latest antivirus software as well as 2 hours phone and "remote" support and 25 hours internet access.
The Digital Depot has a commitment to Zero Waste policies and as such, any donated PC that is no longer serviceable is submitted to recycling, reducing the impact on landfill
Volunteers within The Digital Depot are trained in the required aspects of Information Technology and are passionate about their skill development, many use the upskilling to assist in re-entering the workforce
Eligibility:
• Individual clients must have eligibility for Government Concessions
• Community Groups
• Qualifying Schools
• Qualifying "Not for Profit" organisations
While primarily serving South Australia and Northern Territory, the Digital Depot can delivery Australia wide.
Phone: 08 8209 5705
Email: digitaldepot @anglicare-sa.org.au
Website: http://www.anglicare-sa.org.au
ACS PC-Recyclers Special Interest Group
ACS PC-Recyclers Special Interest Group is a not for profit group that provides low cost recycled computers to individuals on a low income and charity or a non-profit organisations. Theminimum specification to donate a computer is Pentium IV 2Ghz CPU. Note: ACS PC recyclers do not take monitors, older equipment or non-working machines or peripherals.
Phone: 08 7127 1581
Email: communitycomputers@sa.acs.org.au
Other Electrical Goods
The following Country to Coast Lifeline stores are able to receive white goods and their contact details are as followed;
Warehouse - Unit 4/79 Esmond Road , Port Pirie 9.00am - 3.00pm Mon - Fri.
Contact: Helen Dietman 08 8633 1790
Unit 1, 70 Esmond Road, Port Pirie. 9.30am - 4.00pm Mon - Fri.
Contact: Pam Sock/ Jannise Hunt 08 8633 2399
Shop 1-2, 25 George Avenue, Whyalla 10.00am - 4.00pm Mon - Fri.
Contact: Sue Neill 08 8644 2414
RSPCA – Brighton and Blackwood Thrift Shops
We are a small cog in a big wheel that helps other charity services within the community such as local churches by providing working electrical items and books. Donations are then distributed locally to people in need.
Brighton Thrift Shop -10am – 4.30 pm Monday - Saturday
455 Brighton Road, Brighton SA 5048
Ph. 8377 0773
Blackwood Thrift Shop - 10am – 4.30 pm - Monday to Saturday
Shop 13, 168-170 Blackwood Plaza - Main Road, Blackwood SA 5051
Ph. 8178 1065
Tasmania
Computers
Other Electrical Goods
Computers
ShineLife Computers is in the business of turning ex corporate and government PCs and peripheral equipment into affordable systems for disadvantaged families, schools and not for profit organizations around Australia .. Should the donated equipment not meet our strict specifications, the equipment is then recycled in an environmentally friendly way.
Contact
Address: Shop 3, "Shorewell Plaza", 11a Wiseman Street, Shorewell Park. TAS. 7320 Australia
Phone 03 64 333 471
Website:
http://www.shinelife.org.au/sl/index.html
Email: enquiries@shinelife.org.au
Other Electrical Goods
All of Lifeline North West stores are accepting small electronic goods.
For store locations and operating hours, please refer to our website - http://centres.lifeline.org.au/northwesttas
Victoria
Computers
• Werx Foundation - B2C Recyclers Program
• ComputerBank Australia Inc
• Cash for Computers
• Equipment Recycling Network Inc. ( ERNInc )
• Green Collect
• Mission Australia - Computer Repair and Trouble Shooting
• Green PC Australia – Computer Refurbishment, Repair and Internet:
• Mission Australia - Computer Repair and Trouble Shooting
• ByteBack
Other Electrical Goods
• Eastern Emergency Relief Network
• Yooralla
Computers
Werx Foundation - B2C Recyclers Program
Project : The B2C Recyclers Project accepts all forms of IT equipment and IT peripherals regardless of age, specification or working condition and work to prevent these items from entering landfill. B2C Recyclers re-use as much of the materials donated as possible, integrating PC components into refurbished computers. Any donated equipment that cannot be re-used is dismantled into its constituent parts and sent for processing by one of B2C Recyclers' responsible waste partners.
Eligibility : Through the B2C Recyclers "Op Shop" refurbished systems are supplied to both individuals and local communities "in need."
Email : b2c@b2crecyclers.com.au
Website : www.b2crecyclers.com.au
ComputerBank Australia Inc
Project : The Computerbank project was founded and auspiced by the former Computerbank Victoria Inc , now known as Computerbank Australia. It is all about people getting together to form or support organisations that share a common purpose. Organisations and associations resulting from the Computerbank Project aim to collect and then redistribute older donated computer hardware to people who can't otherwise afford the costs associated with computing.
Computerbank branches across Australia are now providing help to low income individuals, families and under-resourced community groups and schools, especially with obtaining computer hardware and training in how to use it.
Eligibility : Residents of Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland
Phone : (03) 9600 9161
Email : info@computerbank.org.au
Website : www.computerbank.org.au
After securely cleaning your systems - if they are deemed usable, they may be generously provided to applicants provided by Centrelink through our affiliate Computers For All. Hundreds of Australians will benefit from your giving back into the community. If your systems do not meet the requirements for this program, they will be safely recycled to the highest Australian environmental standards.
Contact
Address: 3A Holloway Drive, Bayswater Vic, 3153
Phone: 1300 55 88 39 or (03) 8741 2356
Website: http://www.cashforcomputers.com.au/
Email: sales@cashforcomputers.com.au
Equipment Recycling Network Inc. ( ERNInc )
Project : ERNInc is a project based in Maroondah and recycles equipment, including computers, and distributes them to people with disabilities, particularly children, at a nominal cost.
Eligibility : To qualify for a computer the applicant must provide a letter from a doctor, physiotherapist etc. stating the nature of the disability and the benefits which would be attained from access to computing equipment.
Phone : (03) 9879 5211
Email : erni@erni.asn.au
Website : www.erni.asn.au
Green Collect
Project Description :
E-waste is the fastest growing source of waste, growing three times faster than regular waste. There are an estimated 9.2 million computers in use around Australia. It is expected that over this
year a further 2.1 million computers will enter the market, while 3 million which reach
the end of their life. Presently only 3% of e-waste is recycled.
Landfilling e-waste is hazardous to the environment and human health because substances such as arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury and
nickel can leach out into the ground and water. These substances have been associated with diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders.
Our local e-waste isn't just accumulating in our landfills, but is often shipped overseas to countries such as China, Nigeria and
Indonesia, where it threatens the health of these communities. See more at
http://www.ban.org
We collect anything and everything electronic for recycling or reusing!
Phone : Nick on 0417 114 492
Email : nick.ray@greencollect.org
Website : http://www.greencollect.org
Mission Australia - Computer Repair and Trouble Shooting
Project : Computers are donated by companies and members of the general public, refurbished by participants of this Work for the Dole project and then donated to economically disadvantaged groups or individuals in the community. Mission Australia will deliver the computers, assist in the installation and provide basic instruction in how to get started.
Eligibility : The project is targeted at community groups, disadvantaged families and individuals.
Phone : (03) 8615 2200
Email : milick@mission.com.au
Website : www.mission.com.au
Benevolent Disability (formerly Rural & Peninsula disability Support )
Project Description : Beyond Disability is a public benevolent institution in Australia. With the support of local volunteers, we are using recycled Pentium computers and internet capable usb2 laptops, 15 inch and 17 inch LCD screens to assist low income household and mobility disabled aged 6 to 89 years to get online with dignity in their own homes using recycled computers and our subsidised internet service.
We wish to help participants to have an affordable means with which they can be better informed about services and just to have some fun.
"Internet empowerment" will be a bridge for participants to gain a better perspective of the community. The Beyond Disability program facilitates community participation and incorporates our programs "Elderly Citizens Online" and "Wheelie Kids IT"
Contact : Mr Richard Stubbs OAM, CEO
Phone : 03 5977 6547
Email : helpful@bdi.org.au or tmcgill@bdi.org.au
Website : http://www.bdi.org.au
Green PC Australia – Computer Refurbishment, Repair and Internet:
Project: Green Peripherals and Components, otherwise known as GreenPC , has now developed as a successful social enterprise initiative of Infoxchange Australia that operates to service low income people on a national basis.
Green PCs are recycled personal computers that are refurbished and repackaged into usable, Internet-ready computers, and then made available to low-income communities, individuals and community organisations . The objectives of GreenPC are to upgrade and Internet-enable outdated computers. Once a donated computer has been refurbished, it becomes available for distribution.
Eligibility: The only qualification for an individual, family or community group to have access to a Green PC computer is that they be holders of current Health Care Card, Non for profit organisation or are able to verify their low income status in some other way.
Phone: 03 9418 7400
Email: info@greenpc.com.au
Website: http://www.greenpc.com.au
ByteBack
Project: Byteback is a free computer take-back program to help people dispose of end-of-life equipment, or equipment that has reached the end of its useful life responsibly.
Byteback is an Australian first as government and industry are sharing responsibility for disposing of computer waste safely. Sustainability Victoria is running Byteback in partnership with the Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and founding partners Apple, Canon, Dell, Epson, Fujitsu, Fuji-Xero x, HP, IBM, Lenovo, and Lexmark .
Phone: 1800 353 233
Website : www.bytebackaustralia.com.au
Other Electrical Goods
The Brotherhood of St Laurance is always grateful to receive unwanted items in good condition to sell in our stores in Victoria or to give to families in need. They are able to accept most whitegoods and small electrical appliances however they are unable to accept electric organs .The Brotherhood of St Laurance stores are happy to receive direct donations during trading hours. So after clearing out your cupboards and wardrobe, why not take your unwanted items to your local Brotherhood op shop? Find your local store : http://www.bsl.org.au/About-the-Brotherhood/Brotherhood-businesses/Community-stores/Community-store-locations-and-opening-times.aspx
The Brotherhood can collect white goods in Melbourne and on the Mornington Peninsula. Please phone 1300 DONATE (1300 366 283) to arrange an inspection and home pick-up.
Website: http://www.bsl.org.au/Donate-Goods.aspx
Eastern Emergency Relief Network
The Eastern Emergency Relief Network (EERN) will accept the following electrical appliance (in working order) - Microwaves, TVs, toasters, kettles, lamps, heaters, fans etc. All electrical appliances have to be tested and tagged in accordance with Australian Standards. Those with cords that are frayed, torn or damaged are not acceptable as EERN will have to dispose of them. They also accept Whitegoods in good working order.
Contact
Address: Factory 1 / 10 - 12 Thornton Crescent Mitcham Vic 3132
Phone: (03) 9874 8433
Fax: (03) 9873 4268
Website: http://www.easternemergency.org.au/index.htm
Email: rayfreeman@optusnet.com.au
Kidney Health Australia’s own recycling shop is up and running, so far with excellent patronage. Managed by Southern Cross Recycling and located in Settlement Road, Thomastown near Bunnings , the outlet has a wide range of goods including electrical goods. For further information, contact us on 03 9674 4300, 1800 4 KIDNEY or 1800 454 3639. Kidney health Australia collects goods from Melbourne and Surrounding Suburbs.
Contact
Website http://www.kidney.org.au/Youcanhelp/Recycling/tabid/657/Default.aspx
Phoenix Fridges was developed by the Brotherhood in partnership with Moreland Energy Foundation and recycles, repairs and retrofits donated fridges to make them more energy and cost efficient, and decommissions fridges that are no longer useful.
Phone 1300 DONATE (1300 366 283) to donate a fridge
Contact us
Brotherhood of St Laurence
Phoenix Fridges
25 Brunswick Road
Brunswick Vic. 3056
Phone: 1300 DONATE (1300 366 283)
Website http://www.bsl.org.au/Phoenix-Fridges.aspx
Email:
collections@ null bsl.org.au
Yooralla take small appliances including TV’s in a working order to sell in their Carlton bargain store. For further information please contact:
Yooralla's Marketing Department
Tel: (03) 9666 4531
Email: marketing@yooralla.com.au
Or
Carlton Bargain Shop
Address 135-136 Elgin Street Carlton Victoria 3053
Tel: (03) 9347 2848
Website: http://www.yooralla.com.au/canihelp.php
Western Australia
Computers
CLiCK Computer Recycling
Project : CLiCK accepts donations of full systems and parts of computer related equipment, including thumb drives and flash drives for school students.
Eligibility : Those who would otherwise be unable to obtain or afford a computer are eligible for CLiCK computers and computer parts.
Phone (08) 9553 7075
Email click@clickonline.org.au
Website http://www.click.websyte.com.au/site.cfm?/click/
The 8Ball Program witht he support of Murdoch University Guild of Students and volunteers refurbishes thousands of computers each year. So far this year, we have provided computers to Murdoch students, local community members, and over 200 have been sent to primary schools in Uganda. We are now working hard to send 200 computers to Uruguay through the International Red Cross.
The 8 ball computer program accept the following equipment;
• Computers – not more than 6 years old
• Monitors – minimum 17”, must be fully working and in good condition
• Mice
• Tem
• Cables
• Hard drives - minimum 30Gb
• CD/DVD drives
Contact:
Phone: 08 9360 6288
Email: swb@murdochguild.com
Website: http://murdochguild.murdoch.edu.au/swb/8Ball/8Ball.html