LAPTOP UPCYCLE

Laptop Upcycle @ PCCC is a partnership between Laptop Upcycle, a DBA entity of the nonprofit organization HackNCraftNJ, and Passaic County Community College. The primary goals of this partnership are to establish a site location on the College’s Paterson campus where donated laptops are refurbished then distributed to PCCC students in need and to co-develop and deliver education and training content that will be used in both parties’ operations. Laptop Upcycle @ PCCC will strive to provide the necessary technology PCCC students need to succeed academically in order to reduce equity and achievement gaps. If you have any questions or need further information, please email [email protected].

We appreciate your interest in donating a laptop to Laptop Upcycle @ PCCC for many reasons, including the following:

• Our students will benefit greatly! Some will learn how to erase the contents of hard drives/solid state drives (SSDs) and refurbish donated laptops, while others will learn how to work on a community-based project in partnership with a non-profit. The efforts of all students involved with Laptop Upcycle @ PCCC will contribute to reducing equity gaps existing within our student body since the refurbished laptops will be distributed free-of-charge to PCCC students in need.
• The student who receives your refurbished device will have a better opportunity for academic success!
• E-waste will be kept out of landfills, which means your donation will help protect our environment!
• Your donation is tax deductible for the fair market value of your laptop, and you will reduce clutter in your living or work environment.

At present, Laptop Upcycle @ PCCC is interested in any of the donated items listed below in order of priority. We are not able to accept donated desktop computers, printers, cell phones, or tablets.

1. Laptops (strong preference for non-Mac/Apple devices)
2. Chromebooks
3. Mobile WiFi hotspots
4. Computer repair kits

All donated items must meet all of the minimum criteria listed below in order to be accepted by Laptop Upcycle @ PCCC.

• Devices should be less than 7 years old.
• Laptops should have a built-in webcam.
• All devices should weigh less than 5 pounds.
• The laptop BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) should not be locked. If the BIOS on the laptop is locked, please have your corporate IT department unlock it if possible.
• For Mac/Apple devices, which Laptop Upcycle may not be able to accept, the iCloud must be unlocked. That is, users must sign out and disassociate their Apple ID with the device.

If your laptop or Chromebook does not meet all of the above criteria, Laptop Upcycle @ PCCC will not necessarily be able to accept it. If you are unsure of the specifications of your item or would like reconsideration, please contact [email protected] so they may help determine if your device can be accepted.