Community Computer Connection

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We help bring computers to the underserved communities of Colorado.

In addition to addressing the digital divide in our communities, the environmental impact of computer refurbishing is enormous. End-of-life electronics contain lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium, chromium and other hazardous waste that is released when we dump old computers in landfills. Refurbishing and recycling old electronic equipment is essential for protecting Colorado’s environment. Since 2001, Community Computer Connection has refurbished and donated more than 13,500 computers, saving Colorado’s landfills from 400 tons of materials and 30 tons of lead.

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The C3 team refurbishes computers that are donated from corporations, organizations, and individuals, and provides them for a small administrative fee to qualified nonprofit organizations and schools throughout Colorado. The systems are complete with operating system and application software

We accept and distribute working desk top PC-based computers and laptops that are Pentium III or equivalent, 700 MHz or faster and other working components and peripherals such as monitors, printers, monitor cords, mice, scanners, projectors, digital cameras, etc.

Computer Refurbishing in Aurora

Donate

Reasons for donating

  • Environmental – Effective July 30, 2001 Colorado law states that it is illegal for businesses to dispose of computer monitors due to the toxicity of the lead and other metals (including mercury and arsenic).
  • Good Will – There are many people in Colorado who have limited or no access to computers. Your computer donations will have a profound impact on many lives.
  • Tax Benefits – Community Computer Connection is a 501©(3) non-profit organization with EIN number: 84-1551543. Your donation is tax-deductible. We will give you a donation letter for tax purposes.
  • Community connections and public relations opportunities – We let our recipients know that these computers were generously donated from our donor partners.
  • FREE equipment pick up – If you or your company has 10 or more full systems (CPU + Monitor) to donate, we will pick up your equipment for free within the Boulder/Denver Metro area.
  • Support C3 – We encourage our computer donors to make a small donation to assist with our processing costs.

We are looking for WORKING equipment with the following specifications:*

  • PC’s and Laptops:
    • at least Pentium III or equivalent, 700 MHz, 128 RAM, 10GB HD, CD-ROM
    • must be able to boot and all parts must work
    • Laptops must have a functional power adapter
  • Monitors
    • 17” or 19” Monitors (Manufactured after 1999)
    • display must be clear and have all colors present
    • Must have signal cable
  • Equipment Accepted on a Case by Case Basis:
    • 10 GB or larger Hard Drives, 128 MB or larger RAM modules, CD-ROMs
    • projectors, digital cameras
    • Laser printers – 1993 or newer, 10 ppm, 600 dpi.
    • Copiers (pre-approved only)
    • 100 base% Routers, switches, hubs. (no 10 baseT or token ring)
    • ALL MUST BE IN WORKING CONDITION AND MUST HAVE FUNCTIONING PARTS ALONG WITH DONATION
  • We DO NOT accept:
    • Non-Functional Equipment
    • Equipment with parts missing
    • Macintosh Computers, Laptops, Monitors or other parts
    • Inkjet Printers
    • SCSI and Parallel scanners

Steps for donating your computer equipment:

1. If you have 10 or more full systems (CPU + Monitor), please fill out our pickup form to arrange a pick up time.
2. If you have less than 10 or more full systems (CPU + Monitor), please call our Refurbishing Center to schedule a drop off time.
3. If your equipment does not meet our minimum specifications (see above.) Please contact a recycling organization such as Eco-cycle, in Boulder (303-444-6634) or Guaranteed Recycling Xperts, in Denver, to dispose of your computer equipment properly and responsibly.

Drop Off Location:
Community Computer Connection
14200 E. 35th Pl. Unit 105
Aurora, CO 80011

Phone: 303.962.2270

Hours of Operation: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday-Friday

Receive

Equipment Description:

Community Computer Connection can provide, completely refurbished desktop PC systems with minimum standards of at least a Pentium III, 17” CRT monitor, 10 GB hard drive, 256 MB of RAM, keyboards, mice, mouse pads, and power cords. We will also install a licensed copy of Microsoft Windows 2000 Pro (Pentium III computers) or Microsoft XP Pro (Pentium IV computers) along with Open source software (list of software is provided.) We also have Linux systems available. Occasionally we are able to provide additional equipment such as laptops, printers, scanners, etc. We will do our best to accommodate all requests based on equipment availability. See the application for more details.

General Guidelines

Application Process

Volunteer

Volunteer or Intern With Us!

Come experience a fun yet professional environment where you will enhance your “hands-on” technical skills by working on hardware, software, and basic networking. Be actively involved in the community and learn more about non-profit and educational issues through the work of Community Computer Connection and the organizations that are impacted by our production. We are looking for a commitment of at least 10 hours in a one-month period.

Location:

Community Computer Connection

14200 E. 35th Pl. Unit 105
Aurora, Colorado 80011
Phone: 303.962.2270
Fax:303.962.2280

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Community Partners

Community Recipient Partners – A list of organizations that have received computers through our program.

Community Donor Partners – A list of our generous donors.

Community Connectors – A list of several companies and organizations who have played a vital role in helping us achieve our mission.