Welcome & Introductions Bob Rust – ReBoot™ Reuse & Procurement Manager TTF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit Designed to Increase Awareness & Access to Computers, AT Services & Acquisition of AT Focused on: Education Employment Community Living Independence Touch the Future, Inc.

Consumer ATRC ReBoot™ Outcomes Greater Independence Education, Work & Community Participation Improved Health both Consumer & Environment ATRC Info & Assist Demos Loan Library Assess & Train Products new & used ReBoot™ Computer Refurbishment Electronic AT Refurbishment Other Reuse AT STAR Network Recycling (End-of-Life Tech) Touch the Future, Inc. ReBoot™ - ATRC

ReBoot ™ ReBoot ™ is a statewide, collaborative effort dedicated to actively promoting independence for people with disabilities through Assistive Technology & Computer Recycling. ReBoot ™ has placed over 8,640 recycled computer systems with people throughout Georgia, the Southeast, and the United States. ReBoot™ - Georgia’s Computer and AT Reutilization Program

ReBoot™ - Georgia’s Computer and AT Reutilization Program Help desk available by phone ReBoot™ & other system repairs are done at our site 3 month to 1 year warranties on all hardware ReBoot™ Support Training for outreach sites ReBoot™ Technical Support

Aimed at meeting the challenges of AT Reuse Acquisition A response to GA’s disability communities expressed needs and barriers An envisioned solution for: transfer & sharing of skills and resource development of new skills and partners a foundation for a unified network growing capacity and sustainability

Technology End of Life Program Recycling of non-refurbished items Recycler must be EPA registered, ISO 9001 and compliant All recycled items are taken down to their lowest metal or material content Nothing goes to a landfill; adhere to evergreen policies /wwupda14.txthttp:// /wwupda14.txt

ISO 9001& ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001: 2004 are implemented by over a million organizations in 175 countries The ISO 9000 family addresses "Quality management". This means what the organization does to fulfill: –the customer's quality requirements, and –applicable regulatory requirements, while aiming to –enhance customer satisfaction, and –achieve continual improvement of its performance in pursuit of these objectives

ISO 9001& The ISO family addresses "Environmental management". This means what the organization does to: –minimize harmful effects on the environment caused by its activities, and to –achieve continual improvement of its environmental performance

Pickups are Handled

Donation Acceptance Walk Ins & Bulk Pickups (10 or more items) Recycling fees ($10) assist with recycling, handling cost, refurbishment, and sustainability Donors are assured that hard drives are wiped by Dept of Defense software (Certificate of Wiping) or shredded through a Recycler (Certificate of Destruction)

DOD Wiping

Shredder Machine

14 SUMMARY Choice of Recyclers  Scrap Dealers vs. Recyclers  Following EPA (State?) Requirements  Privacy of Consumer Data (hard drive)  ISO 9001 & Certification ($50,000)  Audits for Compliance  Contract Relationship for Liability

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Consumer Reuse Recycling Benefits Decreased cost for Reuse Appropriate handling and recycling of equipment and hazardous materials Reduce use of Land-Fills Follow EPA Requirements Just feeling better about doing the right thing

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Questions & Answers Contact: Bob Rust, PMP, C.P.M