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Refurbish/Recycle
- Previously used computers are donated for re-use, offering a creative avenue for using
computers that are no longer useful to their original owners.
- Reusable components are identified and built into working systems.
- Computers are repaired, refurbished and made available at low cost. This allows us to provide
computers to those who would otherwise not be able to afford a computer and are sold for a
relatively small fee.
- A package deal is always available to purchase an entire computer system. This would include
the computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. The price varies depending on what is in stock, but
would range between $40 and $80.
- These systems are generally made for first time or beginner level computer users and are suitable
for Internet use, e-mail and word processing.
- We have recently obtained the MAR (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher) status, which allows us to
pre-install Microsoft Windows 2000 on refurbished computers made available to low income individuals
or non-profit organizations. You can choose to receive a Windows 2000 operating system for a small
handling fee or choose from many versions of free Linux operating system which does not require
licensing.
- Unusable computer equipment is stripped down, with the steel and complex technologies properly
recycled through various local recyclers.
Repair
- As a service to low-income individuals, we offer a computer repair service. This is not designed to
replace the services of many small businesses in our community, but to assist individuals who may
not be able to afford computer repair costs.
- Volunteers can help to repair your computer for a small donation.
- The project allows the public to bring in their computer for low cost repairs, giving volunteers
valuable troubleshooting experience.
- Software updates can be easily completed using our access to high speed (broadband) Internet.
- Advice is available for computer upgrades or purchases.
- Recycled parts available: floppy drives, video cards, sound cards, modems, network cards, and more at a very low cost.
Training
- Computer Recycling provides hands-on training and experience for people learning to repair,
maintain and build computers. This provides a unique opportunity for practical hardware training
in the industry standard CompTIA A+ certification.
- Learn about computers, monitors, LANs, and operating systems.
- People in some of our training programs can benefit from a loaned computer for use at home.
- The Working Centre offers many other
computer training activities.
Hours
- Tuesday to Friday: 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturdays: 10:00am - 4:00pm
For more information, contact the Computer Recycling Team at The Working Centre at (519)743-1151 ext. 225 or by email.
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Computer Recycling gives computers a second life, provides people with access to affordable
computers. Volunteers refurbish donated computers into working systems; they can also help
repair your computer for a small donation. This provides a great opportunity for A+ computer
course students to gain hands on experience in computer hardware.