EcoSpark at Inspiredu

We accept laptops, desktops, tablets, keyboards, mice, monitors (non-CRT), flat screens TVs, switches, servers, converters, hubs, Apple-iMacs, cell-phones, DVD players, VCRs, power adapters, power cords, USB sticks, printers, converters, printer paper, batteries, smoke detectors, etc. We welcome the opportunity to discuss the other possible donations such as iPads and other tablets, USB flash drives, RAM, hard drives, and surge protectors.

All hard drives are wiped clean of existing data using Active killDisk data-wiping software that complies with the US Department of Defense cleaning and sanitizing standard DoD 5220.22-M . Once the hard drives have been wiped they are imaged with a specific suite of educational software, which includes the Microsoft Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, anti-virus software, and a Learning Launchpad.

Inspiredu is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, and all computer donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. We will send you an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.

We work to make the logistics a seamless process for the donor. We have a logistics team that will come and retrieve the donation. The donor can also drop off the donation at our location or ship the technology to our facility.

Inspiredu is concerned about the environment and is committed to ensuring that all unusable equipment is disposed of properly. To this end, Inspiredu has partnered with Beyond Surplus, an EPA-certified company that follows a strict “No Landfill” policy when disposing of any unusable equipment Inspiredu receives.

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Computers and laptops have been commonly used in homes and businesses for over two decades. Many people are unsure what to do with old devices and equipment once they purchase new ones. By donating to Inspiredu, you can rest assured that your sensitive information will be wiped and that your equipment will help a family in need or be properly recycled.

Laptops and computers last on average anywhere between 3 years (business computers) to 5+ years (personal computers), meaning that by now, most people have previously enjoyed devices they don’t know what to do with.

It’s risky to discard your previously enjoyed laptop yourself when buying a new computer. Without professional help to wipe the device, some personal data stored on it could be at risk.

This is one of the many reasons that people just let old devices sit unused in the closet, attics, and garages.

It just seems wrong to many people to throw away a device that cost so much to begin with. Even though they’re not sure how the laptop could be used in the future, it just seems so wasteful to destroy it. 

We created a seamless process to recycle computers and other electronics in Georgia, and we have made the process easy and safe. 

Most times when a person upgrades to a new laptop, their previous device can be repurposed and may still have some usable life left. While the device has already been replaced in your home or business, perhaps someone else, like our underserved learners, could benefit from that old one.

Because of all the different places data can hide on a device, many people hold on to old laptops because they’re afraid they won’t wipe the laptop completely and may leave behind some personal data. 

Our team at Inspiredu knows the struggle people have over what to do with those previously enjoyed devices. They don’t want to be wasteful yet they want to make sure the device is totally cleaned of their data.

We have the perfect solution that allows you a professional wipe for free and the satisfaction of donating your computer to a good cause.

Not all families have the resources to purchase a laptop or device for themselves or their children.

You can help by donating your previously enjoyed laptops!

Schedule a drop off today by emailing us at info@iuatl.org or simply filling out the form above and selecting “recycle to repurpose.”

(Please note: In order to schedule an Inspiredu pickup, a minimum of 20 devices is required.)

Inspiredu technicians wipe the data using Active KillDisk professional, which is a D.O.D certified utility software to securely overwrite data over the hard drive, destroy all partitions, and any unused disk space. If we are unable to wipe the data, then the hard drives are shredded.

After your device is wiped, or shredded,  we provide a certificate of data destruction and a donation letter as a receipt of proof so you can be assured that all your data is wiped clean. If you have any questions, please email us at info@iuatl.org

Inspiredu is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Upon successful completion of your donation, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record for tax purposes.

We can help you host an e-drive in your community to recycle your equipment in your own neighborhood or workplace to collect these devices! Fill out the form above and we will be in touch.