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 - Georgias Computer and AT Reutilization Program ReBoot - Georgias 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 GAs 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://www.epa.gov/wastewise/pubs /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 Get Recycler to Advertise YOU 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 Internet Resources Questions & Answers Contact: Bob Rust, PMP, C.P.M