Turning E-Waste into Community Action!
On a sunny Saturday morning, May 23rd, the MNA teamed up with Free Geek for our 3rd annual technology recycling and refurbishment event.
In just two short hours, our incredible community stepped up to donate 1,750 lbs of electronics. This powerful effort allowed neighbors to declutter their homes while making a deeply sustainable and philanthropic impact.
Our community's generosity shone bright: neighbors also donated approx. $500 to fuel Free Geek's vital mission of sustainably reusing technology & enabling digital access. As a special thanks to Meals on Wheels who kindly allows use of their site each year for this event, we also collected working portable fans which will help vulnerable neighbors stay safe and cool in their homes this summer.
This event is another example of MNA provides awesome services to our community while lifting up the life-changing missions of our favorite local non-profits!
What Free Geek Does
Free Geek bridges the digital divide by accepting used technology, safely wiping the data, and refurbishing computers to provide affordable internet access and digital literacy training to underserved communities.
Learn more about Free Geek and how you can support them by visiting their website at https://www.freegeek.org/
What Meals on Wheels Does
Meals on Wheels People delivers over 25,000 healthy meals weekly across the Portland-Vancouver metro area, helping seniors stay nourished and independent
They remain in need of donations of working fans to help seniors stay cool in their homes this Summer.
Donate working fans to: 7710 SW 31st Ave Portland, OR 97219
Hours: 9am-4pm Monday-Thursday
Benefits of Recycling & Refurbishing E-Waste
Conserves Resources: Extracts valuable precious metals for reuse.
Reduces Mining: Decreases the need to mine new raw materials.
Prevents Pollution: Keeps toxic chemicals out of soil and water.
Cuts Emissions: Lowers greenhouse gases by skipping new manufacturing.
Saves Space: Keeps bulky tech out of shrinking local landfills.
Promotes Equity: Provides affordable technology to families in need.