Computer & Technology Resource Center
Environmental ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Computer & Technology Resource Center is a California-based nonprofit organization that specializes in collecting and processing household electronics for upcycling and recycling in the Bay Area. Since 1994, it has operated as a 501(c)(3) with a program that refurbishes discarded computers through volunteer-led training, and then distributes free refurbished machines to individuals in need, as well as to schools and non-profit groups, aiming to narrowing the digital divide. The center partners with California-based recyclers that are BAN-certified and R2 standard to ensure e-waste is recycled responsibly, and it channels recovered equipment back into home, school, and office use. Located in Novato, the organization serves the broader San Francisco Bay Area, employing a model that combines hands-on training, community service, and equitable access to technology. While its core activity is e-waste collection and refurbishment, it emphasizes reclaiming electronics for reuse before directing remaining material to certified recyclers, reflecting its environmental stewardship within the environmental services sector.